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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Londonderry is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £270 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Londonderry is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Londonderry station. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Foyle Street Bus Station via Ayr and Grand Central Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Londonderry?

The distance between Prestwick and Londonderry is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Londonderry without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Prestwick to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Londonderry bus from?

Prestwick to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Londonderry bus arrive?

Prestwick to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 341+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Prestwick to Londonderry - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Londonderry by train, plane, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
4h 15m
£81–260
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar
4h 35m
£54–262
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
8h 45m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
9h 30m
Bus and ferry, bus via Derry Foyleside
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to Derry Foylesidebus 705x
9h 34m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 161.6 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Londonderry. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, then take the line 234 bus to May Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Foyle Street Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 7 in around 8h 45m.

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