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How to get fromGlasgow to Derry City and Strabaneby bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Derry City and Strabane by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Derry City and Strabanecar car
    7h 10m

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain train
    7h 3m
    £45–117

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Derry City and Strabanecar car
    5h 14m
    £63–275

  4. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Windyhill Roadbus bus
    5h 13m

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train
    7h 2m
    £56–150

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Derry City and Strabane. However, you can take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Derry City and Strabane. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow to Derry City and Strabane via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 14m.

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