There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to North West Transport HubX4 / ...
5h 31mBus via The Gresham Hotel
cheapest- Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Derry Foyleside705x
6h 19m£20–27Train
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
6h 13m£30–44Drive 142 mi
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry142 mi
2h 54m£36–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry is to bus via The Gresham Hotel which costs £20 - £28 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1 and arriving at North West Transport Hub via Dublin Busaras Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Londonderry is 159 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 13m.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at North West Transport Hub station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Londonderry.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?
Translink operates a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to North West Transport Hub every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1 to Londonderry via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 13m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–20
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to North West Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from The Gresham Hotel to Derry Foyleside
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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