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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Derby is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Derby is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Derby. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Scotland to Derby?

The distance between Scotland and Derby is 351 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Derby without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £140 - £450.

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Derby takes 5h 38m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Derby bus from?

Scotland to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Derby train from?

Scotland to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Derby?

The best way to get from Scotland to Derby is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £140 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h.

Where does the Scotland to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Derby train arrive?

Scotland to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Derby is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Scotland to Derby.

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

Book your Scotland to Derby train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Derby?

Book your Scotland to Derby bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2126+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland 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 Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 38m
£140–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
10h
£40–61
Drive 271.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Derbycar 271.5 mi
4h 54m
£67–96
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 2m
£64–184
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 48m
£107–278
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
6h 16m
£76–99
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3h 55m
£53–170
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3h 59m
£102–271
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
4h 46m
£89–257
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
5h 19m
£60–137
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h 16m
£104–300

Scotland to Derby by train

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5h 38mAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Derby.

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Distance: 349.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Scotland and Derby, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Glasgow Central to Derby twice daily. Tickets cost £140–450 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Derby Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 10h.

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