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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £50 - £85 and takes 14h 57m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Derby to Cairnryan?

The distance between Derby and Cairnryan is 375 miles. The road distance is 282.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 8h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Derby to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Cairnryan bus from?

Derby to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Derby to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Derby to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £220 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Derby to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Derby to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Derby to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Cairnryan is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Derby to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 198+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Cairnryan by train, bus, 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.

Train, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
8h 56m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
14h 57m
£51–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 55m
Drive 280.7 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar 280.7 mi
5h 13m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus
7h 41m
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 57m
£63–216
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 44m
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
7h 55m
£76–216
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 58m
£74–235
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
5. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus
8h 11m
£56–143

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

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Distance: 372.7 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 57m.

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