There are 3 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny 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 ATU Letterkennybus 64
1h 59mDrive 47.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkennycar 47.1 km
35 min€9–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry-LDY to Letterkenny47.1 km
35 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at ATU Letterkenny via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Letterkenny is 47 km. The road distance is 47.1 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny without a car is to line 234 bus and bus which takes 1h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny is 47 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Letterkenny.
There are 195+ hotels available in Letterkenny.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to ATU Letterkenny via Ulsterbus Depot in around 1h 59m.
- 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 ATU Letterkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Letterkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry-LDY to Letterkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Letterkenny. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






