How to travel from Londonderry to Poole, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Poole is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Londonderry to Poole 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 Poole → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Poole.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
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 Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.
- Duration17hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take the train to Rosslare Europort then take a ferry to Cherbourg and then to Poole.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£57($67)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Poole.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Poole
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Poole by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Londonderry and Poole is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 595km (369 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Londonderry and Poole by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Poole is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Poole. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Poole. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Poole. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Poole. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £230 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Poole
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £230($275) | 4 times a day | 863km (536 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 17hrs | £60($71) | once daily | 1,142km (709 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Busáras Bus, ferry | 1 day 5h | £175($210) | once daily | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 5h | £57($67) | 3 times a week | 1,105km (687 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 55m | £235($280) | 4 times a day | 793km (493 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Poole
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Irish Ferries
Brittany Ferries
Airports near Poole
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Poole
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Poole
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Poole