How to travel from York to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between York and Londonderry is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from York to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, 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 → York if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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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.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hull Interchange then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Altnagelvin.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from York to Londonderry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between York and Londonderry is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (260 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from York and Londonderry by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from York to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Londonderry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between York and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 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 York to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the train to Londonderry. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Londonderry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around £83 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween York and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | £155($185) | 4 times a day | 511km (318 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 3h 45m | £180($215) | 4 times a day | 517km (321 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane | 4h 25m | £155($180) | hourly | 495km (308 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | £77($90) | hourly | 671km (417 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 15m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 561km (348 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 10hrs | £83($100) | every 20 mins | 765km (475 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 35m | £60($71) | twice a week | 825km (513 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 40m | £81($95) | every 4 hours | 543km (337 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between York and Londonderry
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
East Yorkshire
Aircoach
Airlines
Aer Lingus
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