There are 3 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal by bus, rideshare, or car
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Line 234 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234 / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
2h 56mDrive 80.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegalcar 80.1 km
1h 11m€15–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry-LDY to Donegal80.1 km
1h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Donegal via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Donegal is 96 km. The road distance is 80.1 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal without a car is to line 234 bus and bus which takes 2h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Donegal.
There are 367+ hotels available in Donegal.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Donegal via Ulsterbus Depot in around 2h 56m.
- 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry-LDY to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Donegal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






