There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY) by bus, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Stationbus 64
4h£21–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sligo to Derry (LDY)88.9 mi
1h 57mDrive 88.9 mi
- Drive from Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY)car 88.9 mi
1h 57m£23–33Bus via Letterkenny
- Take the bus from Ash Lane to Letterkenny Busbus 964
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Derry Bus Stationbus 64
4h 37m£30–39
Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY) is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY) is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY). However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at City of Derry Airport via Foyle Street Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Sligo and Derry Airport (LDY) is 100 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY) without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs £20 - £35.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY), including transfers.
Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Derry Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY) is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sligo to Derry Airport (LDY).
There are 408+ hotels available in Derry Airport (LDY).
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Bus Éireann also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Derry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- £20–27
Bus from Letterkenny Bus to Derry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- £10–15
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Ash Lane to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–20
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sligo to Derry (LDY)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sligo and Derry Airport (LDY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.