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How to get fromDerby to Kilmarnockby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 12m
    £119–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk014 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    8h 41m
    £35–57

  3. Drive 267.9 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Kilmarnockcar car 267.9 mi
    5h 6m
    £66–95

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4h 40m
    £62–142

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 29m
    £87–198

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 45m
    £199–281

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 7m
    £66–149

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    5h 56m
    £152–442

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 6m
    £99–237

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    6h 26m
    £119–271

Derby to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and West Campbell Street in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

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