Cities Near Londonderry County Borough
Cities near Londonderry County Borough, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Craigavon, Newtownabbey, Lisburn. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Londonderry County Borough, UK is Craigavon, about 53 mi (85 km) away — roughly 1 hr 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigavon | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newtownabbey | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lisburn | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bangor | 69 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dublin | 123 mi / 197 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Paisley | 127 mi / 204 km | 2 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| East Kilbride | 134 mi / 215 km | 3 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Gaillimh | 138 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Cumbernauld | 146 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Livingston | 161 mi / 259 km | 3 hr 45 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Londonderry County Borough
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Craigavon, Newtownabbey, Lisburn, Bangor. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Londonderry County Borough
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Dublin, Paisley, East Kilbride, Gaillimh, Cumbernauld. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Londonderry County Borough include Craigavon, Newtownabbey, Lisburn, Bangor, Dublin. The closest is Craigavon, about 53 miles (85 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.