How to travel from Blackpool to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Blackpool and Londonderry is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Blackpool to Londonderry by train, ferry, bus, 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 → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£77($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Londonderry by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Blackpool and Londonderry is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Blackpool and Londonderry by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blackpool and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Blackpool to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Londonderry is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 10m | £175($205) | 4 times a day | 451km (280 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 3h 15m | £165($195) | 4 times a day | 477km (296 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane | 4h 55m | £125($150) | hourly | 496km (308 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 15m | £155($185) | hourly | 522km (324 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 5m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 479km (298 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 11h 10m | £110($135) | 3 times a week | 449km (279 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 55m | £60($71) | once daily | 669km (416 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 20m | £77($90) | every 4 hours | 517km (321 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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