How to travel from Dumfries to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Dumfries and Londonderry is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Dumfries to Londonderry by bus, ferry, train, 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 → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£320($375)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Stranraer Port Rodie then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£29($34)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kilmarnock and then to Stranraer then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
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.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Londonderry by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 7hrs. 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 £320 ($375).
The distance between Dumfries and Londonderry is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Dumfries and Londonderry by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £320 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dumfries and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dumfries and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 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 Dumfries to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the bus to Stranraer Port Rodie then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £29 ($34).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £320($375) | 4 times a day | 355km (221 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 5h 10m | £100($115) | every 4 hours | 466km (290 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £315($375) | 4 times a day | 423km (263 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7hrs | £29($34) | every 4 hours | 336km (209 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 45m | £53($63) | twice daily | 455km (283 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 7h 10m | £30($35) | every 4 hours | 368km (229 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5hrs | £40($47) | every 4 hours | 303km (188 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
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