How to travel from Glasgow to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Londonderry is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Glasgow 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 → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration1h 35m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£300($355)
Loganair
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Ayr and then to Stranraer then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£46($54)
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.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow 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 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Glasgow and Londonderry is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Glasgow and Londonderry by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Londonderry is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Glasgow and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Londonderry. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Derry (LDY). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Londonderry with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Loganair fly between Glasgow and Londonderry. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Derry (LDY). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Glasgow to Londonderry typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) 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 Glasgow to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 1h 35m | £300($355) | 4 times a day | 224km (139 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 2h 30m | £300($360) | 4 times a day | 338km (210 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £78($90) | hourly | 335km (208 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £95($110) | hourly | 435km (270 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £36($43) | every 20 mins | 330km (205 miles) |
| Bus to Ayr, Bus Station, ferry | 7h 25m | £29($34) | once daily | 341km (212 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 15m | £46($54) | 5 times a day | 403km (250 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 6h 40m | £37($44) | every 20 mins | 363km (225 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 15m | £42($50) | every 4 hours | 317km (197 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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