How to travel from Loch Ness to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Loch Ness and Londonderry is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Loch Ness 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 → Loch Ness if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train 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 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£86($100)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£83($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Loch Ness 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 £65 ($77) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Loch Ness and Londonderry is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Loch Ness and Londonderry by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Londonderry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Ness and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Loch Ness to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station then 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 11h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 40m | £175($205) | every 2 hours | 546km (339 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | £345($410) | 4 times a day | 577km (358 miles) |
| Train to Perth, plane | 6hrs | £350($415) | 4 times a day | 543km (337 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 20m | £65($77) | every 20 mins | 572km (356 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 35m | £86($100) | every 20 mins | 688km (428 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 15m | £83($100) | every 4 hours | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Loch Ness and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
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