How to travel from Oxford to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Oxford and Londonderry is around 620km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oxford 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 → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham International and then to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£295($350)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£220($265)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oxford 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 £125 ($145) and will take around 14h 35m. 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 Oxford and Londonderry is around 620km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Oxford and Londonderry by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Oxford 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 Oxford and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oxford and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington 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 Oxford and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington 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 Oxford to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington 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 Oxford to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington 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 Oxford 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 Oxford and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £205($240) | 4 times a day | 785km (488 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 45m | £145($175) | hourly | 620km (385 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 50m | £245($290) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 13h 10m | £295($350) | 4 times a day | 751km (467 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 35m | £125($145) | once a week | 819km (509 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 10m | £220($265) | 4 times a day | 707km (439 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oxford and Londonderry
Train operators
Thameslink
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
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