How to travel from Edinburgh to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Londonderry is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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 → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£295($350)
Loganair
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£45($53)
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.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£49($58)
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.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Londonderry by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).
The distance between Edinburgh and Londonderry is around 285km (177 miles).
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Edinburgh and Londonderry by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £295 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Londonderry. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Derry (LDY). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Londonderry with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Loganair fly between Edinburgh and Londonderry. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Derry (LDY). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Edinburgh to Londonderry typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Derry (LDY).
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 Edinburgh to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the bus to 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 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2hrs | £295($350) | 4 times a day | 285km (177 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 35m | £310($365) | 4 times a day | 300km (187 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 50m | £90($105) | hourly | 382km (238 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 30m | £90($105) | hourly | 411km (255 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 50m | £45($53) | every 20 mins | 403km (250 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 9h 45m | £41($49) | once daily | 426km (264 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 40m | £49($58) | every 20 mins | 439km (273 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, bus and ferry | 8h 15m | £40($47) | once daily | 443km (275 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6hrs | £53($63) | every 4 hours | 384km (239 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Stagecoach West Scotland
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
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