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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Derby is to train via Stoke-on-Trent which costs £60 - £100 and takes 6h 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 Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Lanark to Derby?

The distance between Lanark and Derby is 273 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 via Stoke-on-Trent which takes 6h 33m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 via Stoke-on-Trent which takes 6h 33m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 56m.

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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lanark to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stoke-on-Trent
best
1. Take the train from Carstairs to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
6h 33m
£63–100
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 Derby Bus Stationbus
9h 56m
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Derbycar 251.2 mi
4h 33m
£63–90
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 48m
£69–149
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
6h 45m
£177–262
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 45m
£109–193
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 49m
£76–156
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
£103–199
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 55m
£113–210

Lanark to Derby by bus and train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.4 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Wellhead Court to Derby via St Charles Avenue, Carstairs, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 56m.

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