Bus from Springfield (Northern Ireland) to Derry Londonderry
3 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 07:24, last bus 22:09 (weekdays); night service 12n runs at 23:31.
Next buses to Derry Londonderry as of 07:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Springfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Foyle Metro | ~13 min | 16 | Sat 13 · Sun 3 | 07:24 | 22:09 | Thornhill Gate | Quayside Shopping Centre | Gransha, Boom Hall, The Collon & Pennyburn |
| 12n | Foyle Metro | ~13 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 23:31 | 23:31 | Thornhill Gate | Foyle Street Bus Station | Gransha, Boom Hall, The Collon & Pennyburn |
| 1b | Foyle Metro | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:39 | 14:39 | Thornhill Gate | Quayside Shopping Centre | Gransha, Boom Hall, The Collon & Pennyburn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Springfield 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 1a bus or 1b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Springfield to Derry Londonderry?
3 routes run directly from Springfield to Derry Londonderry: the 1a (Foyle Metro), the 12n (Foyle Metro), the 1b (Foyle Metro). The most frequent is the 1a, 16 times each weekday — board at Thornhill Gate and get off at Quayside Shopping Centre, about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Springfield to Derry Londonderry?
Around 13 minutes on the 1a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gransha, Boom Hall, The Collon, Pennyburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Springfield to Derry Londonderry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:24 and the last around 22:09 — and night service 12n runs at 23:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Springfield to Derry Londonderry?
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.