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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Downpatrick is to train and car ferry via Crewe which costs £75 - £180 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 10m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Church Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Adelaide St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

How far is it from Derby to Downpatrick?

The distance between Derby and Downpatrick is 264 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Downpatrick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 46m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Derby to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Downpatrick bus from?

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

Where does the Derby to Downpatrick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 345+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Derby to Downpatrick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Derby to Downpatrick by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

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

Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
4h 29m
Train, car ferry via Crewe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 59m
£79–180
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
12h 46m
£90–173
Bus, bus and ferry
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 busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
16h 4m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
5h
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
5h 19m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
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 bus from Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
5h 35m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
6h 9m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 16m
£83–175
Train, car ferry #2
1. Take the train from Alfreton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 58m
£91–188
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrickcar
8h 10m
£83–150

Derby to Downpatrick by train, taxi, car ferry, bus, and foot

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13h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Downpatrick. However, you can take the bus to EMA Departure Building, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Adelaide St., then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Church Street via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Adelaide St. in around 12h 46m.

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