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

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Ireland is to bus via Burlington Road which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Ireland is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Londonderry and Ireland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Foyle Street Bus Station station and arriving at Dublin Busaras Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Londonderry and Ireland?

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

How far is it from Londonderry to Ireland?

The distance between Londonderry and Ireland is 251 km. The road distance is 229.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Londonderry to Ireland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs .

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

The bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Ireland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Ireland train from?

Londonderry to Ireland train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.

Train or bus from Londonderry to Ireland?

The best way to get from Londonderry to Ireland is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h.

Where does the Londonderry to Ireland bus arrive?

Londonderry to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Busaras Bus Station.

Where does the Londonderry to Ireland train arrive?

Londonderry to Ireland train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Londonderry to Ireland?

Yes, the driving distance between Londonderry to Ireland is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Londonderry to Ireland.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1217+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
4h 25m
Bus via Burlington Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
5h 6m
€24–31
Train
1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
5h
€39–57
Drive 229.9 km
1. Drive from Londonderry to Dublincar 229.9 km
2h 54m
€41–59

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Distance: 250.8 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Translink operates a bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Londonderry to Dublin Pearse via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 5h.

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