How to travel from Dundee to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Dundee and Londonderry is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Dundee 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 → Dundee if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£310($370)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dundee 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 £30 ($35) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($370).
The distance between Dundee and Londonderry is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Dundee and Londonderry by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £310 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dundee and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dundee and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Dundee to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 60m | £310($370) | 4 times a day | 362km (225 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 3h 25m | £320($380) | 4 times a day | 357km (222 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 50m | £280($335) | hourly | 430km (267 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 45m | £105($120) | hourly | 459km (285 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 5h 20m | £100($115) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 15m | £50($59) | every 20 mins | 460km (286 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 10h 20m | £30($35) | once daily | 486km (302 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 30m | £58($69) | every 20 mins | 496km (308 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 35m | £64($76) | every 4 hours | 446km (277 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dundee and Londonderry
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ember
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
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