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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Derby is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Derby is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Derby. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Derby via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Derby?

The distance between Prestwick and Derby is 332 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Derby without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 57m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Prestwick to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Derby bus from?

Prestwick to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Derby?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Derby is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 57m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Prestwick to Derby bus arrive?

Prestwick to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Prestwick to Derby train arrive?

Prestwick to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Derby is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Prestwick to Derby.

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

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Prestwick to Derby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Prestwick to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
6h 57m
£50–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
11h 22m
£25–57
Drive 270.4 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Derby270.4 mi
5h 7m
£68–97
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
4h 27m
£50–145
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DerbyGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 24m
£62–202
Bus via Kyle Street
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Station4
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station133 / ...
11h 50m
£25–82
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 30m
£57–148
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
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
5h 53m
£71–211
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
6h 19m
£115–413
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
6h 28m
£90–322
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
6h 13m
£90–308

Prestwick to Derby by train

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Distance: 329.7 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Derby via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 22m.

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