There are 5 ways to get from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
5h 6m£25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Ardee Bypass to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus X3
5h 53mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Drogheda to Derry-LDY109.7 mi
2h 40mDrive 109.7 mi
- Drive from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY)car 109.7 mi
2h 40m£27–39Bus via Castleblayney
- Take the bus from Drogheda Hospl to Castleblayneybus 182
- Take the bus from Castleblayney to Bradley Waybus 32
6h 54m£27–38
Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) is to train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Drogheda Hospl and arriving at City of Derry Airport via Ardee Bypass and Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Coleraine via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Drogheda and Derry Airport (LDY) is 166 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £24 - £40.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY), including transfers.
Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ardee Bypass station.
Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to City of Derry Airport via Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ardee Bypass to Foyle Street Bus Station twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Ardee Bypass to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Hospl to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £13–18
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Castleblayney to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Drogheda to Derry-LDY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY) is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Drogheda to Derry Airport (LDY).
There are 372+ hotels available in Derry Airport (LDY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Drogheda and Derry Airport (LDY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.