There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
5h 27m£34–49Bus via The Gresham Hotel
cheapest- Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Derry Foylesidebus 705x
6h 16m£19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to North West Transport Hubbus X4 / ...
5h 28mDrive 141.9 mi
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderrycar 141.9 mi
2h 54m£35–50
Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry is to bus via The Gresham Hotel which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Ferry Port Termnl 1 and arriving at North West Transport Hub via Dublin Busaras Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Londonderry via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Londonderry is 211 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Port Termnl 1 to Londonderry via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to North West Transport Hub every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to North West Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from The Gresham Hotel to Derry Foyleside
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at North West Transport Hub station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry.
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