How to travel from Lincoln to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Lincoln and Londonderry is around 545km (338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lincoln 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 → Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
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.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hull then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lincoln 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 £66 ($78) and will take around 11h 45m. 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 £175 ($210).
The distance between Lincoln and Londonderry is around 545km (338 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Lincoln and Londonderry by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lincoln and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Lincoln 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 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 10m | £175($210) | 4 times a day | 545km (338 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, plane | 4h 30m | £225($265) | 4 times a day | 820km (510 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 4h 35m | £195($230) | 4 times a day | 550km (342 miles) |
| Train to Doncaster, plane | 5h 35m | £170($200) | every 4 hours | 586km (364 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 6h 5m | £170($200) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 10m | £90($110) | 5 times a week | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 13h 5m | £140($165) | 3 times a week | 566km (352 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 45m | £66($78) | twice a week | 830km (516 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 45m | £100($115) | every 4 hours | 647km (402 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lincoln and Londonderry
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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