The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dublin to Londonderry
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dublin to Londonderry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Londonderry will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 buses that leave Dublin for Londonderry every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dublin to Londonderry
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Londonderry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 198 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £35 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* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dublin to Londonderry bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:50 Dublin | 4h45 | 00:35 Londonderry | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Londonderry
Distance 198 km |
Average bus duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
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 £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dublin to Londonderry coach

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 route 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
Important Stations and Airports in Dublin and Londonderry
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- The Garden Terrace (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal at the designated taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 41, 102
- 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
- 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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