There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Derry City and Strabane by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Bradley Waybus 32
5h 7m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
5h 10m£67–91Drive 127.9 mi
- Drive from Dublin to Derry City and Strabanecar 127.9 mi
2h 34m£32–45Bus via Foyle Street Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
5h 44m
Dublin to Derry City and Strabane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Derry City and Strabane is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Derry City and Strabane is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Derry City and Strabane. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Berryhill Road via Strabane Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Derry City and Strabane. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Londonderry via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Dublin and Derry City and Strabane is 137 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin to Derry City and Strabane without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs £21 - £30.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Dublin to Derry City and Strabane, including transfers.
Dublin to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin 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 to Derry City and Strabane is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Bradley Way every 2 hours. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Translink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Derry City and Strabane via Belfast Grand Central and Londonderry in around 5h 10m.
- 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Bradley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Bradley Way station.
Dublin 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 to Derry City and Strabane is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Dublin to Derry City and Strabane.
There are 383+ hotels available in Derry City and Strabane.