How to travel from Isle of Man to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Londonderry is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Londonderry by ferry, car, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Londonderry → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£275($330)
Loganair
+ 3 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£29($34)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£30($35)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£31($37)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Londonderry by ferry, car, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($330).
The distance between Isle of Man and Londonderry is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Isle of Man and Londonderry by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Londonderry is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £275 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Londonderry is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Isle of Man and Londonderry. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) and arrive at Derry (LDY) - via Liverpool (LPL). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Isle of Man to Londonderry. There is however a flight that goes via Liverpool (LPL). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Isle of Man to Londonderry typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Isle Of Man (IOM) 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 Isle of Man to Londonderry. We recommend that you take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Londonderry is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 15m | £275($330) | 4 times a day | 499km (310 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £29($34) | 3 times a week | 232km (144 miles) |
| Ferry to Dublin, Bus | 7h 25m | £49($58) | once a week | 407km (253 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 50m | £30($35) | 3 times a week | 262km (163 miles) |
| Ferry to Dublin, train | 7h 25m | £49($58) | once a week | 487km (303 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 40m | £31($37) | 3 times a week | 217km (135 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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