There are 4 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to County Donegal by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 234 bus, bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to ATU Letterkennybus 64
- Take the taxi from ATU Letterkenny to County Donegaltaxi
2h 17m€50–67Drive 66.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Derry-Airport-LDY to County Donegalcar 66.3 km
52 min€13–18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry (LDY) to County Donegal66.3 km
52 minLine 234 bus, bus, taxi via Letterkenny Bus
- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Letterkenny Busbus 64
- Take the taxi from Letterkenny Bus to County Donegaltaxi
2h 22m€50–67
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to County Donegal is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to County Donegal is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €12 - €18.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and County Donegal is 67 km. The road distance is 66.3 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to County Donegal without a car is to line 234 bus and bus and taxi which takes 2h 17m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to County Donegal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to County Donegal is 66 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to County Donegal.
There are 181+ hotels available in County Donegal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and County Donegal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and County Donegal, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Derry Airport (LDY) to County Donegal. However, you can take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, take the bus to ATU Letterkenny, then take the taxi to County Donegal. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Derry (LDY) to County Donegal on demand, and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to ATU Letterkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Derry Bus Station to ATU Letterkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–18
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry (LDY) to County Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- €35–45
High Road Cabs
- Phone
- +353 74 912 7400
- Website
- highroadcabs.town.ie
Letterkenny Cabs
- Phone
- +353 74 912 7000
Letterkenny Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 952 5124
Starcabs
- Phone
- +353 74 917 7770
High Road Cabs
- Phone
- +353 74 912 7400
- Website
- highroadcabs.town.ie
Letterkenny Cabs
- Phone
- +353 74 912 7000
Letterkenny Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 952 5124
Starcabs
- Phone
- +353 74 917 7770
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