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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Derby to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Derby and Kilmarnock is 375 miles. The road distance is 269.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Derby to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Kilmarnock bus from?

Derby to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Kilmarnock train from?

Derby to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Derby to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Derby to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Derby to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Kilmarnock is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Derby to Kilmarnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Kilmarnock?

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 513+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Derby to Kilmarnock - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 45m
£67–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31 / ...
7h 46m
£28–71
Drive 268.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Kilmarnock268.3 mi
5h 3m
£66–95
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4h 41m
£45–125
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 48m
£40–136
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
7h 16m
£78–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5h 3m
£50–139
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 12m
£70–196
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
6h 33m
£107–391
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
6h 22m
£88–296

Derby to Kilmarnock by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Derby to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 373.3 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Glasgow Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £55–170 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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