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 £29 - £75 and takes 9h 39m.

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 and costs £60 - £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 Derby Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Derby?

The distance between Dunfermline and Derby is 319 miles. The road distance is 279.5 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 51m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 51m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 9h 39m.

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 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Dunfermline to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 51m
£157–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
9h 39m
£29–75
Drive 277.9 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Derbycar 277.9 mi
5h 11m
£68–98
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h
£64–150
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
8h 7m
£115–207
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 20m
£69–188
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
5h 31m
£92–201
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
5h 50m
£153–384
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 16m
£119–228
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
5h 52m
£116–252

Dunfermline to Derby by train

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Distance: 317.6 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Leonard's Church to Derby Bus Station via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 39m.

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