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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Derby is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Derby is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Derby. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Derby via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Derby?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Derby is 283 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Derby without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 6h 24m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Kilmarnock to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Derby bus from?

Kilmarnock to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Derby?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Derby is to train via Carlisle which takes 6h 24m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Derby bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Derby is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Kilmarnock to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Kilmarnock to Derby - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
6h 24m
£53–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
9h 15m
£22–56
Drive 268.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Derbycar 268.2 mi
5h 5m
£66–95
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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
4h 52m
£49–122
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 28m
£45–200
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
7h 53m
£78–108
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 23m
£43–126
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h 16m
£77–184
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 39m
£113–406
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 53m
£72–245
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 35m
£93–289
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
7h 29m
£65–249

Kilmarnock to Derby by train

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Distance: 281.3 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Derby via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 15m.

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