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 £28 - £65 and takes 10h 46m.

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 32m and costs £45 - £150.

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, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

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 2m.

How far is it from Ayr to Derby?

The distance between Ayr and Derby is 335 miles. The road distance is 269.1 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 2m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 2m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 10h 46m.

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 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
7h 2m
£39–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
10h 46m
£29–61
Drive 267.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Derby267.5 mi
5h 4m
£68–97
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
4h 32m
£47–150
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DerbyGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 29m
£56–205
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to AlfretonCarlisle - Nottingham
9h 46m
£54–75
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 35m
£51–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
5h 58m
£68–213
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
6h 25m
£112–415
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
6h 32m
£87–324
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
6h 21m
£88–308

Ayr to Derby by train

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Distance: 332.7 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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