Bus from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow
6 direct routes · 14–22 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 22:01 (weekdays); night service 12n runs at 23:00.
Next buses to Shantallow as of 11:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Derry Londonderry, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12a | Foyle Metro | ~14 min | 52 | Sat 38 · Sun 15 | 06:16 | 21:51 | Quayside Shopping Centre | Slievemore Park | Pennyburn & The Collon |
| 13a | Foyle Metro | ~17 min | 29 | Sat 19 · Sun 6 | 07:41 | 21:31 | Quayside Shopping Centre | Skeoge Community Hub | Pennyburn, The Collon, Boom Hall & The Collon |
| 11a | Foyle Metro | ~22 min | 11 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:41 | 22:01 | Quayside Shopping Centre | Skeoge Community Hub | Pennyburn, The Collon & Springtown |
| 11b | Foyle Metro | ~22 min | 3 | weekdays only | 11:11 | 17:51 | Quayside Shopping Centre | Skeoge Community Hub | Rosemount, Pennyburn, Rosemount, Pennyburn & Springtown |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 11c, 12n
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11c | Foyle Metro | ~22 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:36 | 15:06 | Quayside Shopping Centre | Skeoge Community Hub | Rosemount, Pennyburn & Springtown |
| 12n | Foyle Metro | ~15 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 23:00 | 23:00 | Foyle Street Bus Station | Skeoge Community Hub | The Collon |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 12a bus, 13a bus, 11a bus, 11b bus or 11c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow?
6 routes run directly from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow: the 12a (Foyle Metro), the 13a (Foyle Metro), the 11a (Foyle Metro), the 11b (Foyle Metro), the 11c (Foyle Metro), the 12n (Foyle Metro). The most frequent is the 12a, 52 times each weekday — board at Quayside Shopping Centre and get off at Slievemore Park, about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow?
Between 14 minutes on the 12a and 22 on the 11a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pennyburn, The Collon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Derry Londonderry to Shantallow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 22:01 — and night service 12n runs at 23:00. Check the route timetables 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.