Travel Guides
To get to Derry, you can take the A6 road from Belfast, which takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the M2/A6 route from Dublin, which takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes. From nearby towns and cities, such as Letterkenny or Donegal, take the N14/A5 route which takes around 40 minutes.
If you prefer to travel by rail, there is a train service from Belfast to Derry. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. There are also regular bus services to Derry from various locations in Ireland.
To get to Strabane, you can take the A5/N14 road from Derry which takes around 25 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the A38 road from Omagh, which takes about 20 minutes. There are also rail and bus services available to Strabane from Derry and other nearby towns.
If you have time, it is worth exploring the beautiful surrounding areas, such as the Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coastal Route. To get there from Derry, take the A2 road which takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The closest airport to Derry and Strabane is City of Derry Airport, which is approximately 7 miles away. The suggested route from the airport is to take the A2 and then turn onto the A5, which will take you directly into the town.