How to travel from Preston to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Preston and Londonderry is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Preston to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Londonderry → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane
Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
3 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.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£56($66)
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1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Preston to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($200).
The distance between Preston and Londonderry is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Preston and Londonderry by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £165 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston 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 Preston and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 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 Preston to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 9hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane + 3 similar | 2h 45m | £165($200) | 4 times a day | 423km (263 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 50m | £155($185) | 4 times a day | 449km (279 miles) |
| Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane | 4h 30m | £120($140) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 50m | £150($175) | hourly | 494km (307 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 10m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 458km (285 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9hrs | £110($130) | once daily | 675km (419 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 25m | £56($66) | once daily | 635km (394 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 15hrs | £100($115) | twice daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 10m | £74($87) | every 4 hours | 498km (309 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Preston and Londonderry
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
P&O Ferries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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