There are 5 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
7h 15m€11Train
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
7h 28m€36–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Clane236.2 km
3h 33mDrive 236.2 km
- Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clanecar 236.2 km
3h 33m€44–64Bus via Letterkenny
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Dublin Busárasbus 32
8h 56m€45–65
Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane is to bus which costs €11 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Clane via North West Transport Hub and Connolly Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Clane is 298 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs €11.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from North West Transport Hub station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs €11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Clane, Ireland?
Translink operates a bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Clane via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, and Connolly Station in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Clane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Clane.
There are 234+ hotels available in Clane.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Clane. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.