How to travel from Norwich to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Norwich and Londonderry is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Norwich to Londonderry by train, 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 → Norwich if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£80($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Norwich to Londonderry by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).
The distance between Norwich and Londonderry is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Norwich and Londonderry by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Norwich to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Norwich and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Norwich to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £205($240) | 4 times a day | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 5h 50m | £270($320) | hourly | 864km (537 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 6h 5m | £275($330) | hourly | 872km (542 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 50m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 808km (502 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 18h 50m | £170($200) | every 20 mins | 887km (551 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 45m | £80($95) | 5 times a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Norwich and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
P&O Ferries
Stena Line
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