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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Derby is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Derby is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Derby. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Derby via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Ayr to Derby?

The distance between Ayr and Derby is 334 miles. The road distance is 268.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Derby without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 1m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Ayr to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Derby bus from?

Ayr to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Derby?

The best way to get from Ayr to Derby is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 1m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Ayr to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Derby is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Ayr to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Ayr to Derby - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Ayr 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
7h 1m
£127–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus
9h 57m
£35–62
Drive 266.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Derbycar 266.9 mi
5h 5m
£66–95
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 35m
£67–154
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 29m
£197–291
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Alfretontrain Carlisle - Nottingham
9h 53m
£107–196
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 55m
£85–208
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h 5m
£103–234
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 29m
£152–442
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 13m
£160–466
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 45m
£114–230
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 31m
£117–277

Ayr to Derby by train

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7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 332.5 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Derby via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 57m.

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