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 £17 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.

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 30m and costs £30 - £110.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 twice daily, 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 293 miles. The road distance is 272.6 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 via Crewe which takes 5h 24m and costs £30 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Derby to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Scotland?

The best way to get from Derby to Scotland is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 24m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Derby to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Scotland is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Derby to Scotland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Scotland.

Derby to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 24m
£32–178
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 Uk010 / ...
9h 30m
£18–82
Drive 271 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Glasgowcar 271 mi
4h 53m
£67–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 48m
£45–130
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 30m
£55–190
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Derby to Manchester Piccadillytrain Nottingham - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 2m
£46–166
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3h 30m
£31–110
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 15m
£81–235
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
5h 1m
£84–246
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
4h 52m
£49–199
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 22m
£101–296

Derby to Scotland by train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Derby to Scotland.

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Distance: 291.6 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Derby to Glasgow Central via Crewe in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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