How to travel from Portsmouth to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Portsmouth and Londonderry is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Londonderry by plane, train, 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 → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Waterloo then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£320($380)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration18h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Londonderry by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Portsmouth and Londonderry is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Portsmouth and Londonderry by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portsmouth and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Portsmouth to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Londonderry is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | £215($255) | 4 times a day | 800km (497 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | £150($180) | hourly | 698km (434 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane | 5h 30m | £220($265) | hourly | 765km (475 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 35m | £320($380) | 4 times a day | 927km (576 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 35m | £66($78) | twice daily | 1,148km (714 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 30m | £245($290) | 4 times a day | 833km (518 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Londonderry
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Train operators
Southern Service
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Irish 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