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 £30 - £70 and takes 10h 38m.

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 £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 Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Derby?

The distance between Cairnryan and Derby is 309 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 9h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m 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.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Derby?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Derby is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train via Crewe, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 10h 4m.

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 2057+ 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
9h 46m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
10h 38m
£33–67
Drive 281.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Derby281.8 mi
5h 12m
£70–100
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 47m
£59–150
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
10h 4m
£56–160
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derby
10h 31m
£76–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Chesterfield
10h 35m
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 59m
£78–340
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
£81–367
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
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 39m
£66–153

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

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Distance: 306.8 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

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 and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Derby via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 10h 4m.

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