There are 6 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LDY - DUB
3h 55m€93–322Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
5h 14m€34–48Bus
- Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
5h 48mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry-LDY to Dublin226.3 km
3h 11mDrive 226.3 km
- Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublincar 226.3 km
3h 11m€41–58Bus via Letterkenny
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Dublin Busárasbus 32
7h 29m€39–57
Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin station. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Dublin Busaras Bus Station via North West Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Dublin is 202 km. The road distance is 226.3 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from North West Transport Hub station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 14m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Loganair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Dublin Connolly via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to Dublin Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €80–150
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to Dublin Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–180
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to Dublin Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from City Of Derry Airport to Dublin Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Dublin.
There are 1247+ hotels available in Dublin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Dublin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









