How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Londonderry by train, ferry, 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 → Stratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Liverpool ONE Bus Station then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£130($155)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£110($135)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Londonderry by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 12h 50m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Londonderry. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and then to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. instead which will take 12h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Londonderry is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 50m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 15m | £160($190) | 4 times a day | 530km (329 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham Moor Street, plane | 4h 30m | £200($235) | 4 times a day | 570km (354 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | £115($135) | hourly | 572km (355 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5hrs | £210($250) | 4 times a day | 843km (524 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 40m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 575km (357 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 50m | £250($295) | every 20 mins | 677km (421 miles) |
| Train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level, ferry and bus | 12h 55m | £235($280) | twice daily | 664km (412 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 50m | £130($155) | once a week | 799km (496 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 25m | £110($135) | every 4 hours | 723km (449 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stratford-upon-Avon and Londonderry
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Vintage Trains
Chiltern Railways
Thameslink
Bus companies
Translink UK
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
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