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How to get fromPortpatrick to Derbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Portpatrick to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain train
    10h 39m
    £223–341

  2. Drive 282.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Derbycar car 282.3 mi
    5h 18m
    £69–100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 49m

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    7h 38m
    £97–212

  5. Bus, train via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain train
    10h 53m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Alfretontrain train
    11h 34m

  7. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    8h 44m
    £102–229

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Beach to Derby via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Derby Bus Station via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 12h 49m.

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