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 £14 - £50 and takes 7h 35m.

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 32m and costs £29 - £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 7h 35m.

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 £27 - £190.

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 £27 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 7h 35m.

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?

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 1378+ 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 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
£28–189
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 Ukn31
7h 35m
£15–49
Drive 271 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Glasgowcar 271 mi
4h 53m
£65–94
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 47m
£42–127
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 Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 32m
£39–130
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 32m
£30–107
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 1m
£66–222
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
£79–207
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 23m
£75–222

Derby to Scotland by train

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Distance: 291.7 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 7h 35m.

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