How to travel from Londonderry to Durham, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Durham is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Londonderry to Durham by 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 Durham → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Durham (Land).
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£67($79)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Durham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Durham by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 7hrs.
The distance between Londonderry and Durham is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Londonderry and Durham by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Durham is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx £67 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Durham is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham. instead which will take 9h 40m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham. instead which will take 9h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Durham is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Durham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 40m | £130($155) | every 20 mins | 679km (422 miles) |
| Train to Yorkgate, ferry and bus | 10hrs | £180($215) | once daily | 687km (427 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 18h 40m | £185($220) | once a week | 714km (444 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7hrs | £67($79) | every 4 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Durham
Train operators
Translink UK
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Arriva North East
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Durham
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Durham
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Durham
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Durham