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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Derby is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Derby is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Derby station. However, there are services departing from South Methven Street and arriving at Bus Station via Park and Ride and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Derby. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Derby via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Perth to Derby?

The distance between Perth and Derby is 359 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Derby without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £45 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Perth to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Derby bus from?

Perth to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Derby?

The best way to get from Perth to Derby is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £45 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Perth to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Derby train arrive?

Perth to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Derby is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Perth to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2118+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Perth 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 Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 43m
£46–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
10h 1m
£34–69
Drive 302.9 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Derbycar 302.9 mi
5h 35m
£73–106
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 16m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Perth to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
7h 46m
£76–100
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 10m
£52–143
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
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
5h 59m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 34m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 16m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 6m
£99–313

Perth to Derby by train

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Distance: 356.9 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Methven Street to Bus Station via Lamberkine Drive, Park and Ride, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 10h 1m.

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