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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Scotland is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Halston Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Derby to Scotland?

The distance between Derby and Scotland is 352 miles. The road distance is 272.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £170.

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

The train from Derby to Glasgow Central takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Derby to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Scotland?

The best way to get from Derby to Scotland is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Derby to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Scotland is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Derby to Scotland.

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

Book your Derby to Scotland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Scotland?

Book your Derby to Scotland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1376+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Scotland 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 / ...
5h 30m
£55–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
8h 16m
£23–43
Drive 271.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Glasgow271.3 mi
4h 51m
£67–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3h 47m
£48–129
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 33m
£32–126
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Derby to Manchester PiccadillyNottingham - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow CentralManchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 2m
£51–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3h 28m
£36–119
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3h 57m
£68–196
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4h 1m
£88–234
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4h 43m
£86–252

Derby to Scotland by train

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Distance: 349.5 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Derby, England and 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 Buchanan Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Halston Hotel in around 8h 16m.

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