How to travel from Gloucester to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Gloucester and Londonderry is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gloucester to Londonderry by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Londonderry → Gloucester if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£300($360)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£66($78)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Londonderry by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Gloucester and Londonderry is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Gloucester and Londonderry by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gloucester and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gloucester and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 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 Gloucester to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | £195($230) | 4 times a day | 573km (356 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 4h 45m | £225($265) | 4 times a day | 866km (538 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £145($175) | hourly | 615km (382 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 15m | £300($360) | 4 times a day | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 15m | £140($170) | 3 times a week | 636km (395 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 40m | £66($78) | once daily | 922km (573 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 40m | £210($250) | 4 times a day | 637km (396 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gloucester and Londonderry
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
Thameslink
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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