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 £29 - £80 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Derby is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £130.

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 Scott Street and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Park & Ride and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 46m.

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 via Edinburgh which takes 6h 46m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Scott Street 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 via Edinburgh which takes 6h 46m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Perth to Derby bus arrive?

Perth to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Derby?

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 46m
£161–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X56
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus
10h 30m
£29–76
Drive 302.9 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Derbycar 302.9 mi
5h 35m
£76–109
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 29m
£54–122
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
7h 56m
£83–130
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 15m
£76–170
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 54m
£84–182
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 37m
£98–188
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 31m
£138–294
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 17m
£106–226

Perth to Derby by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.9 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scott Street to Derby Bus Station via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 10h 30m.

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