How to travel from Doncaster to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Doncaster and Londonderry is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Doncaster 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 → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
4 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.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Lancaster University then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($185).
The distance between Doncaster and Londonderry is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Doncaster and Londonderry by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £160 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Londonderry is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Doncaster and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster 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 3h 50m.
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 Doncaster to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then 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 10h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £160($185) | 4 times a day | 496km (308 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £165($195) | 4 times a day | 502km (312 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane | 4h 35m | £150($175) | hourly | 502km (312 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 5h 15m | £150($175) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | £72($85) | hourly | 678km (421 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 10m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 547km (340 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 10h 35m | £87($105) | every 20 mins | 817km (507 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 10m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 517km (322 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 55m | £150($175) | once a week | 710km (441 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8hrs | £88($105) | every 4 hours | 585km (363 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Londonderry
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Aircoach
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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