How to travel from Aberdeen to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Aberdeen and Londonderry is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Londonderry → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£75($89)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£82($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Aberdeen and Londonderry is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Aberdeen and Londonderry by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Londonderry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aberdeen and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Londonderry is City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Londonderry. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Aberdeen to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 9h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4hrs | £190($225) | hourly | 532km (331 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £325($385) | 4 times a day | 488km (303 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 4h 15m | £335($400) | 4 times a day | 470km (292 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 5h 55m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 585km (364 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 6h 10m | £195($230) | every 3 hours | 687km (427 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 20m | £75($89) | every 20 mins | 608km (378 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 45m | £54($64) | every 20 mins | 563km (350 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow, ferry | 12hrs | £42($50) | once daily | 592km (368 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 40m | £82($95) | every 4 hours | 549km (341 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aberdeen and Londonderry
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Londonderry
The following major airports near Londonderry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Londonderry
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Londonderry
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Londonderry