Bus Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport from various bus operators like Translink for the next days.

today

$21

tomorrow

$27

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$21

Wednesday

Thursday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	5h 45m	5:15 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	11:00 AM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Translink	5h 28m	12:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	5:53 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 12:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
Translink	4h 21m	7:25 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	11:45 AM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 7:25:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
Translink	5h 26m	4:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	9:51 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 4:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 26m
Translink	5h 8m	8:45 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	1:53 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$41	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m

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- Translink
  
  4h 51m
  
  Dublin Airport
  
  5 mi
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Dublin
  Connolly Station
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Derry Airport
  Derry Airport
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 6:55:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 51m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	4h 35m	7:25 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	12:00 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 7:25:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Translink	5h 21m	12:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	5:45 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 12:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m
Translink	4h 45m	2:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	7:10 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 2:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Translink	4h 51m	4:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	9:16 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 4:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 51m
Translink	4h 52m	3:15 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	8:07 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$41	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m

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- Translink
  
  5h 0m
  
  Dublin Airport
  
  5 mi
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Dublin
  Busáras
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Derry Airport
  Derry Airport
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Translink goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	5h 45m	5:15 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	11:00 AM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Translink	5h 28m	12:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	5:53 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 12:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
Translink	4h 21m	7:25 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	11:45 AM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 7:25:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
Translink	5h 26m	4:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	9:51 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 4:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 26m
Translink	5h 8m	8:45 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	1:53 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$41	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 8:45:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m

Did you know that if you travel from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport via Dublin, you can save more than $-7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Translink
  
  4h 46m
  
  Dublin Airport
  
  5 mi
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Dublin
  Busáras
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Derry Airport
  Derry Airport
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Translink goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 46m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	5h 45m	5:15 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	11:00 AM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 5:15:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Translink	5h 28m	12:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	5:53 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$21	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 12:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
Translink	4h 21m	7:25 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	11:45 AM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 7:25:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
Translink	5h 26m	4:25 PM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	9:51 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$27	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 4:25:00 PM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 26m
Translink	5h 8m	8:45 AM	Dublin Airport	Dublin Airport - Terminal 2	1:53 PM	Derry Airport	Derry Airport	Economy	$41	A Bus from Translink goes from Dublin Airport - Terminal 2, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m

Did you know that if you travel from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport via Dublin, you can save more than $-7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Translink
  
  4h 46m
  
  Dublin Airport
  
  5 mi
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Dublin
  Busáras
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Derry Airport
  Derry Airport
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Translink goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM to Derry Airport, Derry Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 46m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport is $21 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dublin Airport and Derry Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Dublin Airport and Derry Airport are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Dublin Airport and Derry Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 25 buses from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin Airport and Derry Airport, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Derry Airport (LDY)

Compare all providers like Translink that travel 14 times every day by bus from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Latest Bus	4:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	117.6 miles
Bus Companies	Translink

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport

Every day, 14 buses from 1 bus companies leave Dublin Airport for Derry Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$21

Saturday 12/06

$27

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

$21

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$21

Friday 12/12

$21

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$21

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$21

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$21

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport, with $21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

How to save money travelling from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dublin Airport and Derry Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dublin Airport and Derry Airport.

Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport - Terminal 2

Dublin Airport - Terminal 2 (Zone 20)

Dublin Airport - Zone 10

Atrium Road

Dublin Airport - Terminal 1

Derry Airport

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Dublin Airport to Derry Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dublin Airport to Derry Airport bus

How much does a Dublin Airport Derry Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 5h 45m to reach Derry Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Derry Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport each day?

Every day, the Dublin Airport to Derry Airport bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport is offered by Translink and takes 4h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in Derry Airport from Dublin Airport starts at 3:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Dublin Airport for Derry Airport starts at 4:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dublin Airport Derry Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport, passengers can travel with Translink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin Airport and Derry Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Dublin Airport and Derry Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Translink.

What can I take with me on the Dublin Airport to Derry Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dublin Airport Derry Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dublin Airport Derry Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Dublin Airport to Derry Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dublin Airport to Derry Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dublin Airport and to Derry Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dublin Airport and to Derry Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!