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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Derby is to train and bus via Leeds which costs £25 - £70 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Derby via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Derby?

The distance between Dumfries and Derby is 225 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Derby without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Dumfries to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Derby train from?

Dumfries to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Dumfries to Derby train arrive?

Dumfries to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Derby is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Dumfries to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2173+ hotels available in Derby.

Dumfries to Derby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Derby 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 Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
5h 19m
£66–151
Train, bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus
8h 15m
£25–68
Drive 210.5 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Derbycar 210.5 mi
3h 54m
£52–75
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 41m
£91–191
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain
6h 15m
£89–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
7h 2m
£85–143
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 28m
£82–166

Dumfries to Derby by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.6 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Derby via Carlisle and Crewe in around 5h 19m.

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