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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Stirling is to bus which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Stirling is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stirling Baptist Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Stirling via York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Derby to Stirling?

The distance between Derby and Stirling is 327 miles. The road distance is 289.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Stirling without a car is to train via York which takes 5h and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Derby to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Stirling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Stirling?

The best way to get from Derby to Stirling is to train via York which takes 5h and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Derby to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Stirling train arrive?

Derby to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Derby to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Stirling is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Derby to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
5h
£107–241
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 Park and Ridebus
8h 32m
£28–76
Drive 287.7 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Stirlingcar 287.7 mi
5h 7m
£70–101
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 Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 17m
£65–155
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 30m
£162–245
Train #2
1. Take the train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 19m
£78–136
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 Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 30m
£72–162
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
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 39m
£97–204
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 52m
£98–216
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 12m
£126–269

Derby to Stirling by train

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Distance: 325.4 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Derby to Stirling via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stirling Baptist Church via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 8h 32m.

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