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Compare train and bus for Dublin to Londonderry
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Londonderry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 198 km
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dublin to Londonderry bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Londonderry buses for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 AM Dublin | 4h45 | 11:35 AM Londonderry | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Dublin | 3h50 | 10:50 AM Londonderry | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Londonderry
Buses from Dublin to Londonderry run on average 57 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 198 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 198 km |
Average bus duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 57 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: AirCoach, European Sleeper, Translink UK, Aircoach, Mc Ginley Coach Travel from Dublin to LondonderryYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Londonderry with AirCoach, European Sleeper, Translink UK, Aircoach, Mc Ginley Coach Travel for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Londonderry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Londonderry by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Londonderry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Dublin, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1), Dublin, Busáras and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). When arriving in Londonderry, you can end your journey in coach stations like Londonderry, Foyleside Coach Park and Londonderry, Drumahoe Park & Ride.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Londonderry, Foyleside Coach Park, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
- AirCoach
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- AirCoach
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
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- AirCoach
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- AirCoach
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dublin to Londonderry
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station on O'Connell Street.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 13, 16, 44 Train: DART Tram: Luas Green
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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