How to travel from Londonderry to Bristol, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Bristol is around 692km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 10h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Londonderry to Bristol by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bristol → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dublin Busáras Bus and then to Rosslare Europort stop 355501 then take a ferry to Fishguard then take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Bristol.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Bristol
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Bristol by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 10h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Londonderry and Bristol is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Londonderry and Bristol by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Bristol is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 10h 25m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Bristol is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Bristol. instead which will take 10h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Bristol. instead which will take 10h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 13h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Londonderry to Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 13h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Bristol is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around £270 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Bristol
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 13h 10m | £270($320) | twice daily | 752km (467 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Busáras Bus, ferry and train | 13h 45m | £280($335) | 4 times a day | 768km (477 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 35m | £130($155) | once a week | 862km (536 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 10m | £110($130) | once a week | 831km (516 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 25m | £220($260) | 4 times a day | 692km (430 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Bristol
Bus companies
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Translink UK
Bus Eireann
Airlines
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Train operators
Airports near Bristol
The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Bristol
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Bristol
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Bristol