How to travel from St Andrews to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between St Andrews and Londonderry is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from St Andrews 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 → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£160($190)
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.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
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.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£63($74)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£105($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Andrews 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 £63 ($74) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between St Andrews and Londonderry is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (199 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from St Andrews and Londonderry by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Andrews and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 St Andrews to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Londonderry is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £160($190) | 4 times a day | 494km (307 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly | 3h 50m | £200($235) | 4 times a day | 534km (332 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 25m | £110($130) | hourly | 536km (333 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 5m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 540km (335 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 25m | £235($275) | twice daily | 628km (390 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 20m | £63($74) | once daily | 836km (519 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 50m | £105($120) | every 4 hours | 671km (417 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Londonderry
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Bus companies
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Scottish Citylink
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