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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Stranraer is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Stranraer is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Derby to Stranraer?

The distance between Derby and Stranraer is 303 miles. The road distance is 279.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Derby to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Derby to Stranraer is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £210 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Derby to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Stranraer is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Derby to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 179+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Stranraer by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 53m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 56m
£54–208
Bus
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 Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
11h 20m
Drive 277.7 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Stranraercar 277.7 mi
5h 10m
£69–99
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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 5m
£61–145
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Derby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 10m
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 54m
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 Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 19m
£78–184
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 47m
£78–235

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Derby to Stranraer.

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Distance: 301.2 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 56m.

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