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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Prestwick is to bus which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Prestwick is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Saunterne Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Prestwick Town via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Derby to Prestwick?

The distance between Derby and Prestwick is 331 miles. The road distance is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Prestwick without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 26m and costs £35 - £210.

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

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Prestwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Prestwick train from?

Derby to Prestwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Derby to Prestwick is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 26m and costs £35 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Derby to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Prestwick train arrive?

Derby to Prestwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Prestwick is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Derby to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 483+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 26m
£40–201
Bus
cheapest
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 Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
8h 31m
£21–70
Drive 269.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Prestwickcar 269.4 mi
5h 8m
£65–94
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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
4h 36m
£42–129
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 32m
£68–194
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Derby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
8h 6m
£77–201
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 6m
£73–211
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 Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
5h 54m
£65–162
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 25m
£108–503
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 17m
£89–401

Derby to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 329.4 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Prestwick Town via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Saunterne Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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