There are 3 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin by bus, rideshare, or car
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Line 234 bus, line 952 bus
best- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234 / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Patrick St to Carndonaghbus 952
3h 22mDrive 51.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Derry-Airport-LDY to Ballyliffincar 51.2 km
43 min€9–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry-LDY to Ballyliffin51.2 km
43 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin is to drive which costs €9 - €13 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin is to drive which takes 43 min and costs €9 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Ballyliffin via Derry Patrick St and Carndonagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballyliffin is 59 km. The road distance is 51.2 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin without a car is to line 234 bus and line 952 bus which takes 3h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin is 51 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Ballyliffin.
There are 216+ hotels available in Ballyliffin.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Ballyliffin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Ballyliffin via Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick St, and Carndonagh in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Derry Patrick St to Carndonagh
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €2–4
- Cash
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry-LDY to Ballyliffin
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Ballyliffin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






