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

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £45 - £110 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Londonderry and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Foyle Street Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Londonderry to Edinburgh?

The distance between Londonderry and Edinburgh is 177 miles.

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

The best way to get from Londonderry to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Belfast which takes 10h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Londonderry to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Edinburgh bus from?

Londonderry to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus Station.

Where does the Londonderry to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Londonderry to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Londonderry to Edinburgh by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 City Of Derry Airport to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
2h 44m
£41–232
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
10h 17m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 53m
£75–103
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Londonderry to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h
£70–289
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 2m
£52–144
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 57m
£48–106
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 36m
£80–296
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 44m
£56–134
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 48m
£65–172
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
10h 31m
Train, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 38m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 3m

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

easyJet flies from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a week.

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