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 £30 - £80 and takes 9h 7m.

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 29m and costs £50 - £140.

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 7m.

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 351 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 which takes 5h 30m and costs £180 - £260.

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 twice daily.

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 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 £180 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 7m.

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 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 53m 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 864+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
5h 30m
£180–260
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 7m
£31–78
Drive 271 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Glasgowcar 271 mi
4h 53m
£66–96
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
£59–133
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 Glasgow Centraltrain
5h 31m
£107–188
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 33m
£109–195
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 29m
£53–133
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 36m
£104–235
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
£84–177
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 18m
£101–256
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 15m
£120–268

Derby to Scotland by train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349.4 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Glasgow Central twice daily. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 30m. 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 7m.

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