There are 7 ways to get from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Shannon Airport
best- Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane SNN - LDY
7h 22m£94–261Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
8h 35m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
8h 35m£48–69Drive 206.4 mi
- Drive from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY)car 206.4 mi
4h 21m£52–74Bus to Cork Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane ORK - LDY
7h 50m£81–346Bus
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballybofeybus 964
- Take the bus from Ballybofey to Derry Bus Stationbus 64
9h 29m£47–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus 64
9h 56m£39–57
Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at City of Derry Airport via Dublin Airport T1 and Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Limerick and Derry Airport (LDY) is 197 miles. The road distance is 207.6 miles.
The best way to get from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 35m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY), including transfers.
Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 35m, you could also train, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland?
Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to City of Derry Airport via Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport T1, and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Shannon Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £85–250
Flights from Cork Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–300
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.
Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY) is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Limerick to Derry Airport (LDY).
There are 359+ hotels available in Derry Airport (LDY).