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How to get fromDerby to Castletownby car, car ferry, train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Derby to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    4h 43m
    $47–65

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    7h 10m
    $66–110

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane BHX - IOM
    3h 11m
    $129–307

  4. Train, car ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    7h 45m
    $73–127

  5. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Great Charlotte Street to Liverpool ONE Bus Stationbus bus 86C
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h 54m
    $72–112

  6. Train, car ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Alfreton to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    9h 30m
    $84–119

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LPL - IOM
    4h 12m
    $81–295

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane MAN - IOM
    4h
    $92–282

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LCY - IOM
    4h 49m
    $315–773

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Castletown, Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Castletown. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then drive to Castletown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Castletown via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Douglas Lord Street in around 7h 10m.

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