There are 4 ways to get from Londonderry to Rathdrum by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Ic
7h 13m€27–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow Wbus 2
7h 56m€20–28Train
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rathdrumtrain Ic
7h 30m€40–57Drive 285.3 km
- Drive from Londonderry to Rathdrumcar 285.3 km
3h 38m€54–78
Londonderry to Rathdrum by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Rathdrum is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from North West Transport Hub and arriving at Rathdrum via Dublin Busáras and Arklow W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Londonderry to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Derry-Londonderry and arriving at Rathdrum via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Londonderry and Rathdrum is 350 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.
The best way to get from Londonderry to Rathdrum without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 13m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Londonderry to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Londonderry to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Translink, depart from North West Transport Hub station.
Londonderry to Rathdrum train services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry-Londonderry station.
The best way to get from Londonderry to Rathdrum is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
You can take a train from Derry-Londonderry to Rathdrum via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North West Transport Hub to Rathdrum via Dublin Busáras and Arklow W in around 7h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Londonderry to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
Londonderry to Rathdrum train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Londonderry to Rathdrum is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Londonderry to Rathdrum.
There are 118+ hotels available in Rathdrum.











