What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Londonderry?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Londonderry is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Londonderry?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Londonderry is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at North West Transport Hub via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ireland and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Londonderry via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Ireland to Londonderry?

The distance between Ireland and Londonderry is 208 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Londonderry without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Londonderry without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Londonderry?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Ireland to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Londonderry bus from?

Ireland to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Airport T1 station.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Londonderry train from?

Ireland to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Ireland to Londonderry?

The best way to get from Ireland to Londonderry is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Terminal 1 Zone 2, which costs and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Ireland to Londonderry bus arrive?

Ireland to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at North West Transport Hub station.

Where does the Ireland to Londonderry train arrive?

Ireland to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Ireland to Londonderry?

Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Londonderry is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Ireland to Londonderry.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 385+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Ireland to Londonderry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Londonderry by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
5h 9m
£33–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Derry Foylesidebus 705x
6h 2m
£19–27
Bus via Terminal 1 Zone 2
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus X4 / ...
5h 17m
Drive 142.7 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Londonderrycar 142.7 mi
2h 54m
£35–51

Ireland to Londonderry by train

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Dublin Pearse to Londonderry via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hub every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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