Rome2Rio

How to get fromAberdeen to Londonderryby plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Londonderry

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Aberdeen to Londonderry by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ABZ - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    5h 43m
    £123–272

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus bus 212
    13h 1m
    £30–39

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar car
    7h 36m
    £96–323

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain train
    7h 56m
    £90–194

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    8h
    £100–217

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    6h 19m
    £142–325

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    8h 4m
    £111–246

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain train
    8h 9m
    £103–203

  9. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ABZ - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus bus
    8h 34m
    £49–171

  10. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    13h 4m
    £79–122

  11. Bus, bus and ferry via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Derry Foylesidebus bus
    14h 35m
    £33–46

Aberdeen to Londonderry by bus and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Londonderry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 332.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Londonderry. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, then take the train to Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Harberton Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 7 in around 13h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides