There are 6 ways to get from Dublin 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
5h 18m£76–299Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
5h 35m£7Train
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
5h 49m£32–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)140.6 mi
3h 11mDrive 140.6 mi
- Drive from Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY)car 140.6 mi
3h 11m£35–51Bus via Letterkenny
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus 32
7h 24m£36–50
Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) is to bus which costs £8 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin station to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Dublin Busaras Bus Station and arriving at City of Derry Airport via Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Coleraine via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Dublin and Derry Airport (LDY) is 126 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs £8.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY), including transfers.
Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 and takes 5h 35m, you could also train, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Dublin, 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 Busaras Bus Station to Foyle Street Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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
- £200–600
Flights from Dublin Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–240
- 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
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY) is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Dublin to Derry Airport (LDY).
There are 358+ hotels available in Derry Airport (LDY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin and Derry Airport (LDY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.