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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Ayrshire is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Ayrshire is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Temple House via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Derby to Ayrshire?

The distance between Derby and Ayrshire is 340 miles. The road distance is 265.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Ayrshire without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Derby to Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Ayrshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Ayrshire train from?

Derby to Ayrshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Ayrshire?

The best way to get from Derby to Ayrshire is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Derby to Ayrshire bus arrive?

Derby to Ayrshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Ayrshire train arrive?

Derby to Ayrshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Ayrshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Ayrshire is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Derby to Ayrshire.

Where can I stay near Ayrshire?

There are 557+ hotels available in Ayrshire.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Derby to Ayrshire 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 Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 4m
£122–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
9h 37m
£40–78
Drive 264.1 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Ayrshirecar 264.1 mi
5h 1m
£66–95
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 11m
£68–147
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
7h 5m
£81–169
Train via Carlisle #2
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 18m
£102–174
Train via Carlisle #3
1. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
9h 19m
£103–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 24m
£85–201
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 27m
£154–413
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 37m
£102–223
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 56m
£120–254

Derby to Ayrshire by train and bus

65Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.1 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Sloan Avenue via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Killoch Place in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Temple House via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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