How to travel from Londonderry to Derby, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Derby is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Londonderry to Derby by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Derby.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Dublin Busáras Bus then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Crewe and then to Derby.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Derby Bus Station.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Derby.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Derby
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Derby by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Londonderry and Derby is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Londonderry and Derby by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Derby is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Derby is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Derby. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Derby. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Derby. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Derby. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Derby is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Derby
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £165($195) | 4 times a day | 524km (326 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 3h 15m | £175($210) | 4 times a day | 486km (302 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 50m | £220($260) | every 20 mins | 622km (386 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry and train | 12h 40m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 548km (341 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 45m | £72($85) | 4 times a week | 826km (513 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 55m | £100($120) | every 4 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Derby
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Derby
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Derby
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Derby
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Derby