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 - £70 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Derby is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs £30 - £120.

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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Derby?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Derby is 315 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 Crewe which takes 6h 48m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Derby?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Derby is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 48m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Derby bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Derby train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby 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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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 Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
6h 48m
£36–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Stationbus Uk002
9h 20m
£22–69
Drive 268.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Derbycar 268.2 mi
5h 5m
£66–95
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 30m
£34–114
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 28m
£49–180
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
10h 49m
£30–87
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 16m
£47–137
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - 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 54m
£56–200
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 18m
£102–392
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 25m
£57–196
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 13m
£84–295
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 16m
£67–219

Kilmarnock to Derby by bus and train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.5 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Derby via Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 9h 20m.

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