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

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Derby is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £40 - £75 and takes 17h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Derby is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Londonderry and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Foyle Street Bus Station and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.

How far is it from Londonderry to Derby?

The distance between Londonderry and Derby is 334 miles.

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

The best way to get from Londonderry to Derby without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 25m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Londonderry to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Derby bus from?

Londonderry to Derby bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus Station.

Where does the Londonderry to Derby bus arrive?

Londonderry to Derby bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2307+ hotels available in Derby.

Londonderry to Derby - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Londonderry to Derby by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
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1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
5h 34m
£55–168
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus
17h 46m
£42–70
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
5. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
14h 25m
£127–197
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Tamworthtrain
15h 12m
£118–218
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain
15h 55m
£168–262
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 5m
£83–199
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 55m
£60–161
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
4h 24m
£58–312
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 32m
£79–203
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 28m
£71–185
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
7h 34m
£74–198
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain
7h 41m
£85–206
Train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
15h 22m
£113–220
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Londonderry to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Derbycar
8h 43m
£107–355

Londonderry to Derby by train, bus, car ferry, and taxi

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15h 12mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.8 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Derby. However, you can take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), walk to EMA Departure Building, then take the bus to Copeland Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Londonderry to Derby via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 14h 25m.

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