How to travel from Sunderland to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Sunderland and Londonderry is around 469km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sunderland to Londonderry by bus, ferry, train, 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 → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£325($385)
Multiple operators
Bus to Glasgow, ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Derry Guild Hall.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£35($41)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£68($81)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Londonderry by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 10h 40m. 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 £325 ($385).
The distance between Sunderland and Londonderry is around 469km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (236 miles)
It takes around 11h 5m to get from Sunderland and Londonderry by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £325 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sunderland and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sunderland and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 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 Sunderland to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. instead which will take 11h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 5m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £325($385) | 4 times a day | 502km (312 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow, ferry + 1 similar | 10h 40m | £35($41) | once daily | 595km (370 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 11h 5m | £47($56) | twice daily | 597km (371 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 20m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 700km (435 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7hrs | £68($81) | every 4 hours | 469km (292 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sunderland and Londonderry
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Patrick Gallagher
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Airlines
Loganair
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