The average train between Ireland and Londonderry takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Ireland to Londonderry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ireland and Londonderry. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ireland is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Londonderry at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ireland to Londonderry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Ireland station and arriving at Londonderry station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Ireland to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Ireland to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Londonderry station.
The distance between Ireland and Londonderry is 241.2 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Pearse to Londonderry via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 28m.