There are 3 ways to get from Louth to Londonderry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
4h 26m£35–50Drive 92 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louth to Londonderrycar 92 mi
2h 5m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Ardee Bypass to North West Transport Hubbus X3
4h 50m
Louth to Londonderry by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louth to Londonderry is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Louth to Londonderry is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Louth to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Louth and arriving at North West Transport Hub via Ardee and Ardee Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Louth to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Londonderry via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Louth and Londonderry is 160 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.
The best way to get from Louth to Londonderry without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £35 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Louth to Londonderry, including transfers.
Louth to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ardee Bypass station.
Louth to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Louth to Londonderry is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Louth, Ireland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Louth to Londonderry via Saint Malachy's Vil, Dundalk, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ardee Bypass to North West Transport Hub twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Ardee Bypass to North West Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Louth to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at North West Transport Hub station.
Louth to Londonderry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louth to Londonderry is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Louth to Londonderry.
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