How to travel from Swanage to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Swanage and Londonderry is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Swanage to Londonderry by ferry, bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Londonderry → Swanage if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cherbourg and then to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swanage to Londonderry by ferry, bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).
The distance between Swanage and Londonderry is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (377 miles)
It takes around 1 day 6h to get from Swanage and Londonderry by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Londonderry is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swanage and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swanage and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Swanage to Londonderry. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cherbourg and then to Dublin then take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. instead which will take 1 day 6h.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Londonderry is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 6h and will usually cost around £165 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 35m | £150($175) | hourly | 740km (460 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane | 6h 55m | £215($250) | hourly | 845km (525 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 45m | £220($260) | 4 times a day | 880km (547 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 5m | £240($285) | hourly | 819km (509 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | £165($200) | once daily | 1,120km (696 miles) |
| Ferry to Cherbourg, bus | 1 day 8h | £62($73) | once a week | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 55m | £230($275) | 4 times a day | 807km (502 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Londonderry
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Bus companies
Translink UK
Bus Eireann
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Aircoach
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
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