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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Derby is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Derby is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Derby. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Derby via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Lanark to Derby?

The distance between Lanark and Derby is 355 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Derby without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £140 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lanark to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Derby bus from?

Lanark to Derby bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Derby train from?

Lanark to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Derby?

The best way to get from Lanark to Derby is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £140 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Lanark to Derby bus arrive?

Lanark to Derby bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Lanark to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lanark to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Derby is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Lanark to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lanark 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 Motherwell to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 48m
£146–446
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carstairs to Manchester Airporttrain Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
8h 56m
£49–102
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Derbycar 251.2 mi
4h 33m
£62–90
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark 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 39m
£50–128
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
6h 52m
£58–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
9h 36m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 31m
£62–155
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark 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 13m
£72–214
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 50m
£73–210
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - 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
7h 11m
£81–251

Lanark to Derby by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.8 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Derby twice daily. Tickets cost £140–440 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 36m.

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