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 £30 - £80 and takes 8h 23m.

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 18m and costs £45 - £130.

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 Islamic Centre via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

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 Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Derby to Stirling?

The distance between Derby and Stirling is 327 miles. The road distance is 289.7 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 which takes 5h 12m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 FlixBus, 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 which takes 5h 12m and costs £50 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Derby to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Stirling is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m 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?

There are 571+ hotels available in Stirling.

Derby to Stirling - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Stirling 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 Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to StirlingEdinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 12m
£51–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic CentreM8 / ...
8h 23m
£31–76
Drive 288 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Stirling288 mi
5h 4m
£71–102
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
4h 18m
£47–127
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to StirlingLondon Euston - Inverness
7h 28m
£76–101
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
4h 30m
£58–143
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
5h 39m
£65–211
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
5h 51m
£76–242
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
6h 11m
£94–299

Derby to Stirling by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.3 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Stirling via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Islamic Centre via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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