There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Fairbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Fairbournetrain
6h 1m£65–115Drive 134 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Fairbournecar 134 mi
2h 38m£34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Roadbus G21
8h 46m
Derby to Fairbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Fairbourne is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Fairbourne is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stanley Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Fairbourne via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Derby and Fairbourne is 167 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Fairbourne without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Derby to Fairbourne, including transfers.
Derby to Fairbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Fairbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Fairbourne is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Fairbourne, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Fairbourne via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stanley Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, Wynnstay Arms Hotel, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 8h 46m.
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Fairbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Fairbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Fairbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Fairbourne is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Derby to Fairbourne.
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