How to travel from Hull to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Hull and Londonderry is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hull 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 → Hull if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Leeds, plane
Take the train to Leeds and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£170($205)
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 Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£57($67)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
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.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hull 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 £57 ($67) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).
The distance between Hull and Londonderry is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 10h 55m to get from Hull and Londonderry by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hull and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hull and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Hull 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 Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. instead which will take 10h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Leeds, plane + 4 similar | 3h 55m | £170($205) | 4 times a day | 553km (343 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £305($365) | 4 times a day | 567km (353 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane | 4h 60m | £130($150) | hourly | 537km (334 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane | 5h 50m | £135($160) | hourly | 597km (371 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 20m | £77($90) | hourly | 712km (443 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 55m | £57($67) | twice a week | 759km (471 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 20m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 595km (370 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 11h 60m | £90($105) | 3 times a week | 566km (351 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 30m | £95($115) | every 4 hours | 630km (391 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hull and Londonderry
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Patrick Gallagher
Aircoach
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
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