How to travel from Dover to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Dover and Londonderry is around 781km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dover to Londonderry by train, bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Londonderry → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£300($360)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dover to Londonderry by train, bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £155 ($180) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).
The distance between Dover and Londonderry is around 781km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 719km (447 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Dover and Londonderry by train, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Londonderry is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £155 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dover and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) 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 Dover to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5hrs | £255($300) | hourly | 801km (498 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 5h 20m | £265($315) | hourly | 809km (503 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 50m | £200($235) | 4 times a day | 781km (485 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 13hrs | £300($360) | 4 times a day | 913km (567 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 55m | £155($180) | every 4 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dover and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
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