Transfer from Belfast International Airport to Londonderry

The journey follows the M2 motorway east of Antrim, then the M22 briefly before joining the A6, which sweeps north-west through rolling countryside. You'll pass Massereene, Randalstown and the River Moyola valley, with views of County Londonderry's rural landscape as you approach the city. The road is well-maintained and clearly signed throughout the 1 hour 17 minute drive.

Your driver meets you at the arrivals baggage-hall exit of your landing terminal, holding a name sign. Belfast Airport traffic is light, so departures are prompt; the A6 itself rarely congests except during school pick-up times (3–4 p.m. weekdays) or bank holidays. No tolls apply anywhere in Northern Ireland. For a first-time visitor, note that Londonderry city centre sits on both banks of the River Foyle, and your driver can drop you at your hotel, guest house or specific address—far more convenient than the Aircoach terminus on Foyle Street.

Taxis from Belfast Airport rank charge £50–70 to Londonderry with no fixed price; Aircoach buses (route 705X) cost around £20 but run only every 2 hours and take 1.5 hours with potential delays. A private transfer guarantees a direct route, a professional driver who knows the area, and includes all tolls and road charges—you pay one fixed price upfront with no surprises, plus free 60-minute wait if your flight is delayed.