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

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Dublin is to bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Dublin is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Londonderry and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Derry Foyleside and arriving at The Gresham Hotel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Londonderry and Dublin?

No, there is no direct train from Londonderry to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Derry-Londonderry and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Londonderry to Dublin?

The distance between Londonderry and Dublin is 287 km. The road distance is 229.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Londonderry to Dublin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €21 - €29.

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

The bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotel takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Dublin bus from?

Londonderry to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Derry Foyleside station.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Dublin train from?

Londonderry to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry-Londonderry station.

Train or bus from Londonderry to Dublin?

The best way to get from Londonderry to Dublin is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €21 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Londonderry to Dublin bus arrive?

Londonderry to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Londonderry to Dublin train arrive?

Londonderry to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Londonderry to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Londonderry to Dublin is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Londonderry to Dublin.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Dublin.

Londonderry to Dublin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Londonderry to Dublin by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
4h 40m
€21–29
Train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
4h 54m
€33–47
Drive 229.9 km
1. Drive from Londonderry to Dublincar 229.9 km
2h 54m
€41–59
Bus via Letterkenny Bus
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Dublin Busárasbus 32
6h
€33–56

Londonderry to Dublin by bus

133Weekly Buses

4h 40mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.7 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?

Aircoach operates a bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotel every 2 hours. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Translink also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derry-Londonderry to Dublin Connolly via Belfast Great Central in around 4h 54m.

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