There are 4 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
5h 40m€26–36Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry-LDY to Carrick-on-Shannon160.1 km
2h 17mDrive 160.1 km
- Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 160.1 km
2h 17m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 23
6h 4m€33–48
Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus and train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Ulsterbus Depot and Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Carrick-on-Shannon is 218 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ulsterbus Depot station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are 178+ hotels available in Carrick-on-Shannon.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Carrick-on-Shannon via Ulsterbus Depot and Sligo Bus Stn in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry-LDY to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Carrick-on-Shannon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.