There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Waybus 32
4h 42m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
5h 54m£69–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Derry City and Strabane121 mi
2h 23mDrive 121 mi
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabanecar 121 mi
2h 23m£30–43Bus via Foyle Street Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
5h 14m
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane. However, there are services departing from Airport Zone 12 and arriving at Berryhill Road via Strabane Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Londonderry via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Derry City and Strabane is 130 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs £20 - £29.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 12 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs £20 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way every 2 hours. Tickets cost £20–29 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Translink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Derry City and Strabane via The Point, The Point, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 5h 54m.
- 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 Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Derry City and Strabane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Bradley Way station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry City and Strabane.
There are 380+ hotels available in Derry City and Strabane.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Derry City and Strabane. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.