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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Derby is to bus which costs £27 - £80 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Derby is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline to Derby station. However, there are services departing from St Leonard's Church and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Derby via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Derby?

The distance between Dunfermline and Derby is 308 miles. The road distance is 280 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Derby without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Dunfermline to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Derby bus from?

Dunfermline to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Derby train from?

Dunfermline to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Derby?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Derby is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £80 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Derby bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Derby is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Dunfermline to Derby.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dunfermline 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 Edinburgh Waverley to DerbyEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 42m
£43–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUkn11
9h 30m
£27–76
Drive 278.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Derby278.4 mi
5h 8m
£69–100
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
4h 3m
£53–136
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to DerbyCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
7h 19m
£38–172
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 28m
£55–140
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
5h 30m
£72–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
6h
£110–384
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
6h 4m
£92–328
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
5h 51m
£85–294

Dunfermline to Derby by train

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Distance: 305.7 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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