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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Derby is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Derby is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Derby?

The distance between Cairnryan and Derby is 375 miles. The road distance is 283.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Derby without a car is to bus and train via Crewe which takes 8h 33m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Cairnryan to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Derby bus from?

Cairnryan to Derby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Derby bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Derby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Derby is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Cairnryan to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2073+ hotels available in Derby.

Cairnryan to Derby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Derby by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
8h 33m
£48–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
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
11h 49m
£37–71
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Alfreton
16h 14m
£87–314
Drive 281.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Derby281.8 mi
5h 12m
£71–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derby
9h 45m
£65–205
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
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
6h 43m
£60–158
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)BHD - EMA
6h 57m
£88–361
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
8h 2m
£86–403
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
7h 16m
£61–158

Cairnryan to Derby by bus, foot, and train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.8 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 49m.

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