🚌 Bus from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow
4 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 19:00, last bus 21:50 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12a | Foyle Metro | ~10 min | 6 | 19:00 | 21:50 | Foyle Street Bus Station |
| 13a | Foyle Metro | ~12 min | 4 | 19:10 | 21:30 | Foyle Street Bus Station |
| 11b | Foyle Metro | ~23 min | 4 | 08:35 | 17:50 | Foyle Street |
| 11a | Foyle Metro | ~12 min | 3 | 19:15 | 22:00 | Foyle Street Bus Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Derry Londonderry on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow?
4 routes run directly from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow: the 12a (Foyle Metro), the 13a (Foyle Metro), the 11b (Foyle Metro), the 11a (Foyle Metro).
How long does the bus take from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow?
Around 10 minutes on the 12a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 12a) leaves around 19:00 and the last around 21:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.