How to travel from Newry to Londonderry, United Kingdom

The distance between Newry and Londonderry is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Newry to Londonderry by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LondonderryNewry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place and then to Londonderry.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Translink UK

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Bus

Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre and then to Altnagelvin.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Translink UK

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Drive

Drive to Londonderry.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance135km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newry and Londonderry

There are several options for getting from Newry to Londonderry by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).

The distance between Newry and Londonderry is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Newry and Londonderry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newry to Londonderry is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Newry and Londonderry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newry and Londonderry. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newry to Londonderry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Irish Rail and Translink UK run train services between Newry and Londonderry. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newry and Londonderry. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newry to Londonderry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lurganare and Belfast Europa Bus Centre. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Translink UK run regular bus services between Newry and Londonderry. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newry to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place and then to Londonderry. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Newry and Londonderry. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newry to Londonderry is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

How do I get from Newry to Londonderry

Compare travel optionsbetween Newry and Londonderry

Transport options from Newry to Londonderry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£25($29)
every 3 hours220km (137 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£25($30)
hourly177km (110 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£24($28)
on demand135km (84 miles)

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Airports near Londonderry

The following major airports near Londonderry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LDY
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Londonderry
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Londonderry
BHD
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Londonderry