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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Derby is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 13m.

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 13m and costs £65 - £100.

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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Derby?

The distance between Cairnryan and Derby is 431 miles. The road distance is 282.8 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 which takes 8h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m 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 Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Derby?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Derby is to Bus which takes 10h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Derby bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Derby bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Derby is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Cairnryan to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2121+ hotels available in Derby.

Cairnryan to Derby - 10 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cairnryan to Derby by bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain
8h 38m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain
10h 31m
£58–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
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 / ...
10h 40m
Drive 281.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Derbycar 281.2 mi
5h 13m
£68–99
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 34m
Bus, train via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
9h 47m
Bus, train via Carlisle #2
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Alfretontrain
11h 24m
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
6h 57m
£78–219
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
8h 4m
£74–236
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
7h 25m
£63–141

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

29Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Derby.

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Distance: 428.7 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Derby via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 10h 31m.

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