Where does my cruise ship dock in Derry~Londonderry?

Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Derry~Londonderry, United Kingdom. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.

Can I walk from the cruise port into Derry~Londonderry?

Walking into Derry~Londonderry from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.

How do I get from the cruise port to Derry~Londonderry centre?

Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, On foot, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.

How much time do I need in Derry~Londonderry?

Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Derry~Londonderry independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.

What currency is used in Derry~Londonderry and are cards accepted?

Derry~Londonderry uses the Pound sterling. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.

Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?

Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Derry~Londonderry cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.

When should I be back at the ship?

Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.

Londonderry (Derry) Cruise Port

Derry~Londonderry, United Kingdom · Northern Europe

Cruise ships dock at Lisahally Terminal (Foyle Port), Derry~Londonderry.

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DIY 7/10

Most ships dock at Lisahally, about 11 km from the city, and a shuttle bus takes 15–20 minutes to the centre. The 17th-century walls, Guildhall, St Columb's Cathedral, Peace Bridge and the Bogside murals are all within a 15-minute walk of each other. The Causeway Coast (Mussenden Temple, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway) is a full-day trip of about an hour each way.

🚢 Docked port11 km / 6.8 mi to city centre

Lisahally is 11 km from the city, so check the last shuttle time; the Giant's Causeway is about an hour each way and not ideal by public transport.

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At a glance

Multiple terminalsFamily friendlyTourist info at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockMin. 3h neededAllow 60 min return buffer

Port summary

Derry~Londonderry is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in Ireland and the only city on the island whose walls survive complete. The walls were built in 1613–1619 for settlers from the City of London, withstood the Siege of 1689 and now carry a free 1.5 km walk with cannon and views over the Bogside. The city's two names reflect its divided history; locals mostly say Derry, and the official name is Londonderry. Foyle Port has three cruise options. Most ships berth at the commercial terminal at Lisahally, on the east bank of the Foyle about 11 km from the centre. Shuttle buses take 15–20 minutes to the city, and the Visit Derry cruise team meets ships on the quay. Small expedition ships (up to about 135 m) can come right up to the city berths at Queen's Quay, a 15-minute walk along the river from the Guildhall. The largest ships anchor in Lough Foyle off Greencastle, County Donegal, and tender ashore; from there it is about 40 minutes by coach to Derry. The city itself makes an easy, rewarding day on foot. Walk the walls, visit the free Guildhall with its stained glass, see the Siege Museum and St Columb's Cathedral, then go down into the Bogside for the Museum of Free Derry, the People's Gallery murals and Free Derry Corner. The Peace Bridge leads across the river to Ebrington Square, a former army barracks. The Tower Museum now hosts the Derry Girls Experience. For a longer day, the Causeway Coast is the big draw: Mussenden Temple on its clifftop at Downhill (about 45 minutes), Dunluce Castle and the Giant's Causeway (about an hour to 1 hour 15 minutes). The train from Derry to Coleraine runs along the shore below Mussenden Temple and is one of Europe's most scenic rail lines. Across the border in Donegal, the stone fort of Grianán of Aileach is about 20 minutes away and Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, about 75 minutes. Time ashore is usually generous, but the Causeway is far for a DIY trip on public transport. Take a tour or a pre-booked driver for the coast, and keep a good buffer for the shuttle back to Lisahally.

Cruise docks

Lisahally Terminal (Foyle Port)

Foyle Port's commercial deep-water quay on the east bank of the Foyle, about 11 km from Derry city centre; used by most cruise ships up to about 200 m. Shuttle buses and tour coaches load on the quay.

Latitude: 55.045238, Longitude: -7.249278

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Queen's Quay City Berth

City-centre berths for small expedition ships (up to about 135 m, tide-dependent). About a 15-minute walk along the river to the Guildhall.

Latitude: 55.002971, Longitude: -7.320681

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Greencastle Tender Landing (Co. Donegal)

Used only when the largest ships anchor in Lough Foyle. Tenders land at the pontoons at Greencastle harbour in the Republic of Ireland, about 40 minutes by road from Derry.

Latitude: 55.203166, Longitude: -6.982977

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Getting to Derry~Londonderry

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

Shuttle busRecommended

20 min Check with ship; often provided

Lisahally is about 11 km from the city. On cruise days shuttle buses run to the city centre in 15–20 minutes, arranged by the port, Visit Derry or the cruise line. Check the price and the last return time before you leave the ship.

Shuttle buses wait beside the ship on the Lisahally quay; in town they stop near the Guildhall and the Foyle Street tourist office.

TaxiRecommended

20 min £15–25 to the centre (≈ €18–29 / $19–32)

A taxi from Lisahally to the city takes about 20 minutes. For the Causeway Coast, a driver for the day (about £200–300 for a car) is the easiest DIY option; agree the price and return time in advance.

Taxis meet ships on the quay on busy days; otherwise pre-book a local firm. In town there is a rank on Foyle Street.

On foot

15 min Free

Only small ships berth in the city at Queen's Quay. From there the Guildhall, Peace Bridge and city walls are about 15 minutes on foot along the river. From Lisahally, walking to town is not practical.

From the Queen's Quay city berths, follow the riverside path south to the Guildhall.

Other transport

40 min Train to Castlerock about £5–10 single (≈ €5.9–12 / $6.4–13)

Train: the Derry–Coleraine line runs along Lough Foyle and below Mussenden Temple, one of Europe's most scenic rail journeys. Get off at Castlerock for Downhill and Mussenden Temple (about 40 minutes). The Giant's Causeway needs a further bus or taxi from Coleraine, so it is a long day without a tour.

Derry~Londonderry station is in the Waterside, across the Peace Bridge or the Craigavon Bridge from the centre, about 15 minutes on foot from the Guildhall.

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

Currency: Pound sterling (£) Cash needed: rarely Cards widely accepted

A card covers nearly everything; carry about £20 for small cafés or a taxi, and a few euros if you go into Donegal.

Things to do

People's Gallery Murals

Short stop

⭐ Highlight

See the 12 large murals of the Bogside Artists along Rossville Street, an open-air history of the Troubles.

⏱ 45 min💶 Free (guided tours about £10–15) (≈ €12–18 / $13–19)👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Any time in daylight

Free Derry Corner

Short stop

⭐ Highlight

Stand at the famous painted gable wall reading 'You are now entering Free Derry', first painted in 1969.

⏱ 15 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Any time in daylight

Giant's Causeway

⭐ Highlight

Walk among some 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns at Northern Ireland's UNESCO World Heritage coastline.

⏱ 150 min💶 Visitor experience £16 adult; coast path free (≈ €19 / $20)📋 Book ahead👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Visitor centre 09:00–17:00; arrive early to beat coaches

Guildhall

Short stop

⭐ Highlight

See the stained-glass windows and the Plantation exhibition in Derry's grand 1887 Guildhall, free to enter.

⏱ 45 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Daily from 09:00; closes 18:00 at weekends

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Frequently asked questions

Where does my cruise ship dock in Derry~Londonderry?: Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Derry~Londonderry, United Kingdom. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
Can I walk from the cruise port into Derry~Londonderry?: Walking into Derry~Londonderry from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
How do I get from the cruise port to Derry~Londonderry centre?: Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, On foot, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
How much time do I need in Derry~Londonderry?: Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Derry~Londonderry independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
What currency is used in Derry~Londonderry and are cards accepted?: Derry~Londonderry uses the Pound sterling. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?: Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Derry~Londonderry cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
When should I be back at the ship?: Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.

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