There are 3 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo by bus, rideshare, or car
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Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Portnoo via Derry Bus Station and Donegal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Portnoo is 135 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo without a car is to bus and line 994 bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Derry Bus Station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Donegal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Portnoo.
There are 207+ hotels available in Portnoo.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Portnoo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Portnoo via Derry Bus Station and Donegal in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Donegal to Portnoo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–4
- Cash
- €5–6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Portnoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Portnoo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.