How to travel from Saint Davids to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Saint Davids and Londonderry is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Londonderry by ferry, train, bus, 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 → Saint Davids if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Rhoose, plane
Take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rosslare then take the bus to Dublin Airport and then to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Rosslare then take the train to Connolly then Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place and then to Londonderry.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Rosslare then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Londonderry by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Saint Davids and Londonderry is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)
It takes around 11h 35m to get from Saint Davids and Londonderry by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Londonderry is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Davids and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 8h 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 Saint Davids to Londonderry. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rosslare then take the train to Tara St then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. instead which will take 11h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Londonderry is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Rhoose, plane + 3 similar | 7h 15m | £175($205) | 3 times a week | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train to Wilmslow, Fly | 8h 15m | £270($320) | 4 times a day | 844km (525 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 25m | £385($455) | 4 times a day | 831km (516 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 10h 5m | £200($240) | 5 times a day | 876km (544 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 15m | £35($42) | twice daily | 548km (341 miles) |
| Ferry to Rosslare, bus | 12h 25m | £35($41) | once a week | 549km (341 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 35m | £45($53) | twice daily | 630km (392 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 11h 35m | £46($54) | twice daily | 549km (341 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 15m | £74($88) | twice daily | 529km (329 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint Davids and Londonderry
Train operators
Transport for Wales
London Midland
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Translink UK
Wexford Bus
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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