There are 4 ways to get from Laytown to Londonderry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
4h 41m£30–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ardee Bypass to North West Transport Hubbus X3
6h£23–30Drive 120.1 mi
- Drive from Laytown to Londonderrycar 120.1 mi
2h 31m£30–44Bus via Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foylesidebus 705x
6h 25m£36–51
Laytown to Londonderry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Londonderry is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Laytown to Londonderry is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Laytown to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Laytown Village and arriving at North West Transport Hub via Drogheda Bus and Ardee Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Laytown and arriving at Londonderry via Drogheda and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Laytown and Londonderry is 180 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Laytown to Londonderry without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Laytown to Londonderry, including transfers.
Laytown to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ardee Bypass station.
Laytown to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Laytown to Londonderry is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Laytown, Ireland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Laytown to Londonderry via Drogheda and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ardee Bypass to North West Transport Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ardee Bypass to North West Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Laytown to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at North West Transport Hub station.
Laytown to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laytown to Londonderry is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Laytown to Londonderry.
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