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 £70 - £130 and takes 13h 53m.

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 8m and costs £100 - £160.

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, Halston Hotel, Glasgow Buchanan and Adelaide Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

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 21m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Downpatrick bus arrive?

Derby to Downpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 333+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Derby to Downpatrick - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 13 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)EMA - BHD
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
4h 21m
Train, car ferry via Crewe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 53m
£74–124
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
12h 21m
£107–182
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
14h 2m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
5h 14m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
4h 53m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
5h 24m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
5h 55m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorn
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
6h 39m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorn
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
6h 8m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime StreetLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 4m
£81–153
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
16h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrick
8h 8m
£105–158

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

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13h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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 Street, 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 Grand Central, and Adelaide Street in around 12h 21m.

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