How to travel from Chester to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Chester and Londonderry is around 392km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Chester 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 → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central and then to Londonderry.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester Airport and then to Buchanan Bus Station then take a ferry to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£65($77)
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.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£89($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chester 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 £65 ($77) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Chester and Londonderry is around 392km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Chester and Londonderry by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chester and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chester and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Chester to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central and then to Londonderry. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Londonderry is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around £205 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 20m | £210($250) | 4 times a day | 392km (244 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 2h 55m | £150($175) | 4 times a day | 463km (288 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4hrs | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 437km (271 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 55m | £140($165) | hourly | 508km (315 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 35m | £205($245) | 4 times a day | 583km (362 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 10h 55m | £95($115) | 3 times a week | 427km (266 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 35m | £65($77) | once daily | 786km (489 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 15hrs | £100($120) | twice daily | 506km (315 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8hrs | £89($105) | every 4 hours | 587km (365 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Londonderry
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Translink UK
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
P&O Ferries
Bus companies
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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