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How to get fromDurham to Londonderryby plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Londonderry by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    6h 13m
    £56–136

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus bus 212
    15h 55m
    £26–35

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    13h 25m
    £72–144

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar car
    6h 46m
    £84–307

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    7h 35m
    £94–204

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    7h 40m
    £105–227

  7. Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus bus
    8h 31m
    £33–118

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    8h 25m
    £82–229

  9. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    14h 28m
    £68–111

Durham to Londonderry by train, foot, and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Londonderry. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Derry-Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Derry-Londonderry via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 13h 25m.

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