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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Lanark is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Lanark is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hunters Close via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Lanark via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Derby to Lanark?

The distance between Derby and Lanark is 355 miles. The road distance is 252.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £140 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Derby to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Lanark bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Lanark train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Lanark?

The best way to get from Derby to Lanark is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £140 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Derby to Lanark bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Lanark train arrive?

Derby to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Derby to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Lanark is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Derby to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 284+ hotels available in Lanark.

Derby to Lanark - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Lanark 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 Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 59m
£147–448
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
4h 48m
£62–196
Bus
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus
9h 18m
Drive 250.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Lanarkcar 250.9 mi
4h 32m
£63–91
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
6h 11m
£72–103
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Motherwelltrain
6h 31m
£71–287
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
5h 47m
£78–215
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 8m
£71–164
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
7h 8m
£81–193

Derby to Lanark by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.8 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £140–440 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hunters Close via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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