There are 3 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head by bus, rideshare, or car
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Line 234 bus, line 952 bus, line 954 bus
best- Take the bus from City of Derry Airport to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Derry Patrick St to Carndonaghbus 952
- Take the bus from Carndonagh to Malin Headbus 954
4h 11mDrive 60.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Derry-Airport-LDY to Malin Headcar 60.9 km
55 min€11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry-LDY to Malin Head60.9 km
55 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Malin Head via Derry Patrick St and Carndonagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Malin Head is 78 km. The road distance is 60.9 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head without a car is to line 234 bus and line 952 bus and line 954 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, depart from City of Derry Airport station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head is 61 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Malin Head.
There are 99+ hotels available in Malin Head.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Malin Head, Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Malin Head via Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick St, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 4h 11m.
- 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
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Derry Patrick St to Carndonagh
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €2–4
- Cash
- €4–6
Bus from Carndonagh to Malin Head
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €2–4
- Cash
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry-LDY to Malin Head
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Malin Head. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






