How to travel from Londonderry to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Leicester is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Londonderry to Leicester 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 Leicester → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Nuneaton.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place and then to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Nuneaton.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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 and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Leicester.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Leicester by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Londonderry and Leicester is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Londonderry and Leicester by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Leicester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Leicester is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Nuneaton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Nuneaton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. 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 Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Leicester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train + 2 similar | 3h 15m | £185($220) | 4 times a day | 566km (352 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 3h 35m | £185($220) | 4 times a day | 531km (330 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 5m | £225($265) | 4 times a day | 812km (504 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 20m | £245($290) | once a week | 744km (462 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 13hrs | £265($315) | twice daily | 690km (429 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Busáras Bus, ferry and train | 13h 40m | £275($330) | 4 times a day | 706km (439 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16hrs | £51($60) | once daily | 894km (556 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 20m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 699km (434 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Leicester
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Bus companies
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Airports near Leicester
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Leicester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Leicester
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Leicester