There are 3 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan by 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.
Line 234 bus, bus
best- 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
3h 14m€31–42Drive 57.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Derry-Airport-LDY to Kilmacrenancar 57.2 km
44 min€11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Kilmacrenan57.2 km
44 min
Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Kilmacrennan via Derry Bus Station and Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Kilmacrenan is 58 km. The road distance is 57.2 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan without a car is to line 234 bus and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan is 57 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilmacrenan.
There are 291+ hotels available in Kilmacrenan.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Kilmacrenan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Kilmacrennan via Derry Bus Station and Letterkenny Bus in around 3h 14m.
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Kilmacrenan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Kilmacrenan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






