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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Derby is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Derby is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Derby. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Derby via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Derby?

The distance between Stranraer and Derby is 393 miles. The road distance is 280.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Derby without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Stranraer to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Derby?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Derby is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Stranraer to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Derby train arrive?

Stranraer to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Derby is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Stranraer to Derby.

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

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Stranraer to Derby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Stranraer to Derby by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
8h 42m
£56–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station133 / ...
13h 15m
£34–80
Drive 278.6 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Derby278.6 mi
5h 9m
£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
6h 24m
£63–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfield
9h 17m
Bus, train via Leeds
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 Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Derby
9h 35m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
7h 21m
£65–159
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
8h 21m
£77–350
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton 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 Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
5. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
6. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
7h 48m
£82–240

Stranraer to Derby by train

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8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.4 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Derby via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 13h 15m.

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