What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Derby is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Derby?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Derby is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Derby. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Derby via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Ayr to Derby?

The distance between Ayr and Derby is 334 miles. The road distance is 268.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Derby without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 3m and costs £35 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Derby?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Ayr to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Derby bus from?

Ayr to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Derby train from?

Ayr to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Derby?

The best way to get from Ayr to Derby is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 3m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Ayr to Derby bus arrive?

Ayr to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Derby train arrive?

Ayr to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Derby is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Ayr to Derby.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Derby?

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Ayr to Derby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
7h 3m
£39–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
9h 37m
£22–54
Drive 266.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Derbycar 266.9 mi
5h 5m
£64–92
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 22m
£42–126
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 29m
£40–202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
10h 58m
£60–144
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 46m
£57–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
5h 59m
£62–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 20m
£107–423
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 36m
£66–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 18m
£88–321

Ayr to Derby by train

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Distance: 332.5 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Derby via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 37m.

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