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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Derby is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Derby is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Derby station. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Bus Station via Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Derby?

The distance between Portpatrick and Derby is 310 miles. The road distance is 284.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Derby without a car is to bus and train via Crewe which takes 9h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Portpatrick to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Derby bus from?

Portpatrick to Derby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Derby?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Derby is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Derby bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Derby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Derby is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Portpatrick to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2092+ hotels available in Derby.

Portpatrick to Derby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
9h 40m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Station
12h 4m
£32–84
Drive 282.9 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Derby282.9 mi
5h 16m
£69–100
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
7h 39m
£67–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
10h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
10h 43m
£73–191
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
8h 18m
£59–151
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)BHD - EMA
9h 7m
£77–240

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

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2h 20mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Derby.

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Distance: 308.7 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Bus Station via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Derby via Cross, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Crewe in around 10h 43m.

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