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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Perth is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Perth is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Canal Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Perth. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Perth via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Derby to Perth?

The distance between Derby and Perth is 359 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Perth without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £140 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Derby to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Perth?

The best way to get from Derby to Perth is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £140 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Derby to Perth bus arrive?

Derby to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Perth train arrive?

Derby to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Derby to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Perth is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Derby to Perth.

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

Book your Derby to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 533+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Perth 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
6h 26m
£144–465
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
9h 40m
£45–74
Drive 302.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Perthcar 302.9 mi
5h 34m
£74–107
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 10m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 12m
£82–110
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 4m
£70–208
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 32m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
7h
£125–333
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
7h 52m
£108–316

Derby to Perth by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.9 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Canal Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 9h 40m.

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