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 31m.

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 31m 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 11h 46m.

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, Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Lanark to Derby?

The distance between Lanark and Derby is 297 miles. The road distance is 253.2 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 Preston which takes 6h 27m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Derby?

The best way to get from Lanark to Derby is to train via Preston which takes 6h 27m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 46m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Derby is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lanark to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
6h 27m
£45–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station133 / ...
11h 46m
Drive 251.8 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Derby251.8 mi
4h 31m
£63–90
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
4h 53m
£54–132
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to DerbyGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 46m
£146–446
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 49m
£58–150
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
6h 17m
£73–224
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
6h 49m
£93–325

Lanark to Derby by train

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Distance: 295.1 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Derby via Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 6h 27m. 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 11h 46m.

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