There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane DUB - LDY
3h 10m£75–240Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
5h 27m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
5h 5mTrain
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
6h 28m£30–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Derry-LDY133.8 mi
3h 1mDrive 133.8 mi
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY)car 133.8 mi
3h 1m£33–47Bus via Letterkenny
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus 32
6h 59m£30–46
Dublin Airport (DUB) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) is to bus and train which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Dublin Airport T1 and arriving at City of Derry Airport via Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Coleraine via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Derry Airport (LDY) is 118 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 10m to fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Airport T1 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m, you could also train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland?
Aer Lingus, Loganair, and four other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) twice daily. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Station every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–600
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–170
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £100–170
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £75–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–26
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Derry-LDY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Dublin Airport Airport to City Of Derry Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 45m and has one stopover.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY) is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY).
British Airways, Ryanair UK, easyJet and three other airlines offer flights from Dublin Airport Airport to City Of Derry Airport Airport.
There are 380+ hotels available in Derry Airport (LDY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Derry Airport (LDY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.