What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry is to fly and train which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Londonderry station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Foyle Street Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Londonderry?

The distance between Edinburgh and Londonderry is 229 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Londonderry without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Londonderry bus from?

Edinburgh to Londonderry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Londonderry bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Londonderry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 340+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Edinburgh to Londonderry - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5h 49m
£48–106
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
3h 47m
£40–240
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
10h 47m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
11h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar
6h
£70–286
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5h 53m
£52–144
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
4h 34m
£78–298
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 31m
£57–135
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 30m
£66–173
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus
8h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry via Derry Foyleside
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to Derry Foylesidebus
11h 36m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
11h 39m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Londonderry.

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

easyJet flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) twice a week.

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