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

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

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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 42m
    $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 17m
    $70–116

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    11h 1m
    $52–96

  4. 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 12m
    $134–294

  5. Train, car ferry via Chester

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    7h 34m
    $76–123

  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 39m
    $89–129

  7. 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 4m
    $104–285

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LPL - IOM
    4h 41m
    $89–286

  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 52m
    $324–690

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Castletown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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 17m.

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