How to travel from Leeds to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Leeds and Londonderry is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Leeds to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, 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 → Leeds if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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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.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
2 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 Altnagelvin.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leeds to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Leeds and Londonderry is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Leeds and Londonderry by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Leeds and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leeds and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Leeds to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 10h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 60m | £150($180) | 4 times a day | 470km (292 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool Lime Street, Fly | 3h 25m | £165($200) | 4 times a day | 485km (301 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4hrs | £145($170) | hourly | 455km (283 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 55m | £145($170) | hourly | 515km (320 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 30m | £67($79) | hourly | 630km (391 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 20m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 513km (319 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 10h 35m | £160($190) | every 20 mins | 805km (500 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 12hrs | £225($270) | twice daily | 631km (392 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 40m | £60($71) | once daily | 753km (468 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 50m | £84($100) | every 4 hours | 557km (346 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leeds and Londonderry
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
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