How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Londonderry is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central and then to Londonderry.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£200($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent 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 £57 ($68) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Londonderry is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Stoke on Trent and Londonderry by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent 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 2h 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 Stoke on Trent 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 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly + 3 similar | 2h 35m | £160($190) | 4 times a day | 459km (285 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 40m | £160($190) | 4 times a day | 430km (267 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 4h 25m | £115($135) | hourly | 475km (295 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 4h 35m | £150($180) | hourly | 504km (313 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 25m | £200($240) | 4 times a day | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 10h 25m | £200($240) | 4 times a day | 560km (348 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 15m | £95($110) | 3 times a week | 462km (287 miles) |
| Bus to Manchester, ferry | 12h 50m | £57($68) | once daily | 764km (475 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 10m | £90($110) | every 4 hours | 602km (374 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stoke on Trent and Londonderry
Train operators
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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