There are 8 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to City Of Derry Airport
best- Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane SNN - LDY
4h 35m£80–320Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
9h 38m£40–58Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
- Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SNN - BHD
- Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 33m£85–237Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Derry-LDY213.6 mi
4h 19mDrive 213.6 mi
- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY)car 213.6 mi
4h 19m£52–75Fly to Belfast International Airport, train
- Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane SNN - BFS
- Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 33m£58–176Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
9h 50m£40–59Bus via Ballybofey
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballybofeybus 964
- Take the bus from Ballybofey to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
9h 59m
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at City of Derry Airport via ATU Galway and Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Derry Airport (LDY) is 178 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £80 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 38m.
There is no direct flight from Shannon Airport Airport to City Of Derry Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 55m and has one stopover.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), 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 Shannon Airport to City of Derry Airport via ATU Galway and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Shannon Airport to City Of Derry Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £240–800
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via London Heathrow, Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Shannon Airport to Belfast International Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–140
Flights from Shannon Airport to Belfast International Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–150
Flights from Shannon Airport to Belfast International Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
Flights from Shannon Airport to Belfast International Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
Flights from Shannon Airport to Belfast International Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–150
Flights from Shannon Airport to Belfast International Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–220
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Shannon Airport to City Of Derry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–240
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
Train from Antrim to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballybofey to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballybofey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballybofey to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Derry-LDY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY) is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Derry Airport (LDY).
Ryanair, Ryanair UK, Aer Lingus and Loganair offer flights from Shannon Airport Airport to City Of Derry Airport Airport.
There are 380+ hotels available in Derry Airport (LDY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Derry Airport (LDY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






