There are 5 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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, line 175 bus
best- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Limavady Bus Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Limavady Bus Station to Church Streetbus 175
2h£7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Kilrea28.3 mi
41 minDrive 28.3 mi
- Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilreacar 28.3 mi
41 min£7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilreataxi 28.3 mi
41 min£120–150Line 234 bus, line 116 bus
- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Church Streetbus 116 / ...
2h 20m£7
Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea is to line 234 bus and line 175 bus which costs £8 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Church Street via Limavady Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Kilrea is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.4 miles.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea without a car is to line 234 bus and line 175 bus which takes 2h and costs £8.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Limavady Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea is 28 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Kilrea.
There are 265+ hotels available in Kilrea.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Kilrea, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Church Street via Limavady Bus Station in around 2h.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Limavady Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from Limavady Bus Station to Church Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Church Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Kilrea
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Kilrea. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






