There are 3 ways to get from Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY) by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 234 bus
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
- Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to City of Derry Airportbus 234
2h 53mDrive 49.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY)car 49.9 mi
1h 11m£13–18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Donegal to Derry-LDY49.9 mi
1h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY) is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY) is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at City of Derry Airport via Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Donegal and Derry Airport (LDY) is 60 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.
The best way to get from Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY) without a car is to bus and line 234 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY), including transfers.
Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY) is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Donegal to Derry Airport (LDY).
There are 443+ hotels available in Derry Airport (LDY).
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to City of Derry Airport via Foyle Street Bus Station in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £15–21
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to City of Derry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Donegal to Derry-LDY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Donegal and Derry Airport (LDY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






