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 £24 - £55 and takes 9h 7m.

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 3h 56m and costs £55 - £150.

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 Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 43m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Derby bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City 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 43m
£53–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUkn02 / ...
9h 7m
£24–53
Drive 278.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Derby278.4 mi
5h 8m
£70–101
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
3h 56m
£56–144
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station133 / ...
9h 50m
£24–82
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 11m
£45–137
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 25m
£71–232
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
5h 50m
£111–384
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 2m
£93–333
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 43m
£86–297

Dunfermline to Derby by train

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Distance: 305.7 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £45–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Leonard's Church to Bus Station via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 7m.

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