How to travel from Luton to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Luton and Londonderry is around 725km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Luton to Londonderry by train, subway, plane, 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 Londonderry → Luton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Tottenham Hale station then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£56($66)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Luton to Londonderry by train, subway, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Luton and Londonderry is around 725km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (356 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Luton and Londonderry by train, subway and plane.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Luton and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Tottenham Hale station then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Luton and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Tottenham Hale station then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Tottenham Hale station then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Londonderry is City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Londonderry. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) 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 Luton to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Tottenham Hale station then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 15m | £195($230) | 4 times a day | 725km (450 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International, plane | 4h 40m | £240($280) | hourly | 745km (463 miles) |
| Train to Farringdon, plane | 4h 55m | £240($280) | hourly | 736km (458 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 12hrs | £245($290) | every 20 mins | 749km (465 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 50m | £56($66) | twice daily | 931km (579 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 10m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 799km (497 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Luton and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
London Underground (Tube)
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Londonderry
The following major airports near Londonderry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Londonderry
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Londonderry
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Londonderry