Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Derry and Northern Ireland, with day trips to Letterkenny.
Charter coach rental in Derry
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Coach hire with driver in Derry
Coach hire in Derry keeps large groups together: one bus, one professional driver, luggage in the hold and a timetable built around your programme.
Popular coach day trips from Derry: Letterkenny (≈30 km), Gweedore (≈60 km), Killybegs (≈85 km) and Belfast (≈100 km). Many groups also combine Derry with Belfast (≈100 km).
Coach hire in Derry for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Derry, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from City of Derry Airport (LDY) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Derry through United Kingdom and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Derry
Coach hire near Derry
- Coach hire in Letterkenny ≈30 km
- Coach hire in Gweedore ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Killybegs ≈85 km
- Coach hire in Belfast ≈100 km
- Coach hire in Sligo ≈110 km
- Coach hire in Isle of Islay ≈110 km
- Coach hire in Campbeltown ≈120 km
- Coach hire in Dundalk ≈125 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Derry?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Derry?
Yes. Coach day trips from Derry to Letterkenny, Gweedore and Killybegs are easy to arrange.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Derry.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Derry, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.