- Must visit
Titanic Belfast
Flagship museum on the Titanic story, shipbuilding heritage, and Belfast’s maritime history. One of the city’s signature visitor attractions.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
47
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Londonderry to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 47 buses that leave Londonderry for Belfast on Fri, Jun 12, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Londonderry to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Londonderry to Belfast:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Londonderry to Belfast costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by AirCoach, Aircoach.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Aircoach | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Translink | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Buses from Londonderry to Belfast run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Belfast — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Belfast trip today.
Flagship museum on the Titanic story, shipbuilding heritage, and Belfast’s maritime history. One of the city’s signature visitor attractions.
Major national museum with art, natural history, archaeology, and modern history collections in the Botanic area.
Former Victorian prison now operating as a museum and heritage attraction, known for guided tours and powerful local history.
Creative district of cobbled lanes, street art, cultural venues, and lively atmosphere; one of the best areas to explore on foot.
Historic public gardens beside Queen’s University, popular for walking, glasshouses, and easy access to nearby museums.
Regenerated waterfront district mixing industrial heritage, major attractions, and striking modern architecture.
A hearty Northern Irish breakfast with bacon, sausage, eggs, black pudding, soda bread, and potato bread, and one of Belfast’s best-known traditional meals.
A classic Northern Irish griddle bread made with baking soda and buttermilk, commonly served at breakfast and closely associated with Belfast and Ulster.
Soft, pan-fried flatbread made from potatoes and flour, often eaten as part of an Ulster Fry and a staple in local home cooking.
A celebrated fine dining restaurant offering modern tasting menus and polished service, widely regarded as one of Belfast’s top special-occasion venues.
A highly regarded modern restaurant in the Cathedral Quarter, known for refined seasonal cooking and a stylish but intimate atmosphere.
A well-known restaurant focused on Irish and Northern Irish comfort food, especially local potato dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting.
Generally cheaper than London, with moderate prices for hotels, dining, and transport by UK standards.
Around 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes, bars, and for hotel staff.
Official public transport app
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street -> Belfast Grand Central Station
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