There are 5 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 234 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Magherafelt Bus Stationbus 278
2h 42mDrive 36.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derry-Airport-LDY to Magherafeltcar 36.3 mi
54 min£9–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry-LDY to Magherafelt36.3 mi
54 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Derry-Airport-LDY to Magherafelttaxi 36.3 mi
54 min£75–95Line 234 bus, bus via Union Road
- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Union Roadbus 278
2h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt station. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Magherafelt Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Magherafelt is 53 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt without a car is to line 234 bus and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt is 37 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Magherafelt.
There are 174+ hotels available in Magherafelt.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Magherafelt, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Magherafelt Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Magherafelt Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from City of Derry Airport to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Union Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry-LDY to Magherafelt
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
City Cabs Derry
- Phone
- +44 28 7126 4466
- Website
- citycabsderry.com
Derry Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 7126 0247
Foyle Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 7127 9999
- Website
- foyletaxis.com
Waterside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 7134 5858
Ballykelly Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7745 708 000
Limavady Bells Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 7776 3929
Claude's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7938 031 066
Route Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 2766 4126
- Website
- routetaxis.co.uk
Thompson Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7393 884 225
- Website
- thompson-taxis.business.site
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Magherafelt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






