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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Londonderry is to fly and train which costs £40 - £120 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Londonderry is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Londonderry station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Foyle Street Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Londonderry?

The distance between Manchester and Londonderry is 279 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Londonderry without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 3m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Manchester to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Londonderry bus from?

Manchester to Londonderry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Londonderry bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 228+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Manchester to Londonderry - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Manchester to Londonderry by plane, train, ferry, 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 Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5h 40m
£47–151
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5h 41m
£40–118
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
13h 3m
£122–201
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange 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 / ...
13h 31m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
14h 12m
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
3h 44m
£82–316
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 10m
£43–132
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 10m
£53–160
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus
7h 23m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
7h 46m
£69–205
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to North West Transport Hubbus
7h 49m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
14h 12m
£59–114
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar
7h 29m
£96–322

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Londonderry.

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Distance: 277.2 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

Ryanair UK flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) 3 times a week.

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