How to travel from London to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between London and Londonderry is around 676km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from London to Londonderry by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Londonderry → London if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£175($205)
Loganair
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£59($70)
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 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($205)
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.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Londonderry by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between London and Londonderry is around 676km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 616km (383 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from London and Londonderry by plane.
The quickest way to get from London to Londonderry is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between London and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from London and Londonderry. Flights depart from London Stansted (STN) and arrive at Derry (LDY). The flight takes around 1h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between London and Londonderry with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.
Loganair fly between London and Londonderry. Flights depart from London Stansted (STN) and and arrive into Derry (LDY). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.
The flight from London to Londonderry typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from London Stansted (STN) 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 London to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Londonderry is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween London and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 45m | £175($205) | 4 times a day | 676km (420 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 60m | £220($260) | hourly | 681km (423 miles) |
| Fly to Belfast City (BHD), Train | 4h 10m | £215($255) | hourly | 690km (428 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 35m | £59($70) | twice daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 10m | £170($205) | 3 times a week | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 11h 45m | £260($310) | 4 times a day | 789km (490 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 45m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 851km (529 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between London and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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