How to travel from Londonderry to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Glasgow is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Londonderry to Glasgow by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration1h 25m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£300($355)
Loganair
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.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Ayr and then to Glasgow Central.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Glasgow.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Glasgow by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Londonderry and Glasgow is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Londonderry and Glasgow by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Glasgow is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 1h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Londonderry and Glasgow. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Londonderry and Glasgow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Loganair fly between Londonderry and Glasgow. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Londonderry to Glasgow typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Glasgow is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £37 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 1h 25m | £300($355) | 4 times a day | 222km (138 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 10m | £300($360) | 4 times a day | 337km (210 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £36($43) | every 20 mins | 335km (208 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry | 7h 55m | £30($36) | every 4 hours | 342km (213 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 25m | £46($54) | 5 times a day | 403km (250 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 6h 45m | £37($44) | every 20 mins | 362km (225 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 20m | £42($50) | every 4 hours | 317km (197 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Glasgow
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
Translink UK
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow