What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to East Kilbride?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to East Kilbride is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to East Kilbride?

The fastest way to get from Derby to East Kilbride is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Sauchiehall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Motherwell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Derby to East Kilbride?

The distance between Derby and East Kilbride is 349 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to East Kilbride without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £150 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Derby to East Kilbride?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Derby to East Kilbride, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to East Kilbride bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to East Kilbride train from?

Derby to East Kilbride train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Derby to East Kilbride is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Derby to East Kilbride bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to East Kilbride train arrive?

Derby to East Kilbride train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Derby to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to East Kilbride is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Derby to East Kilbride.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to East Kilbride?

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Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

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Derby to East Kilbride - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Derby to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 4m
£151–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
9h 7m
£36–64
Drive 264.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to East Kilbridecar 264.2 mi
4h 46m
£67–97
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 26m
£50–129
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 21m
£107–169
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 5m
£97–157
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 8m
£80–179
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
5h 42m
£68–174
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 24m
£87–229
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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
6h 15m
£102–224

Derby to East Kilbride by train and bus

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Distance: 347 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Derby, England and East Kilbride, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Sauchiehall Lane in around 9h 7m.

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