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

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There are 10 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 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 15m
    $65–110

  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
    10h 54m
    $50–86

  4. 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 21m
    $80–306

  5. 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

  6. Train, car ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h 1m
    $79–156

  7. 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 31m
    $84–119

  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 4m
    $93–284

  9. 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 16m
    $129–288

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LHR - IOM
    5h 24m
    $303–566

Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Derby to Castletown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 15m.

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