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How to get fromDerby to Isle of Mull (Island)by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Isle of Mull (Island) by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 21m
    £215–364

  2. Bus, ferry via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Corran Ferry Junctionbus bus 915
    4. Take the bus from Slipway to Pierbus bus 507
    5. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 4m
    £48–86

  3. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 30m
    £79–179

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 34m
    £234–366

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to New Beetwell Streetbus bus Cmt
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 34m
    £71–178

  6. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 23m
    £77–189

Derby to Isle of Mull (Island) by train and ferry

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 452.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Isle of Mull (Island), Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Isle of Mull (Island). However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Oban, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Fishnish Ferry Terminal via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Corran Ferry Junction, Slipway, Pier, and Lochaline Ferry Terminal in around 14h 4m.

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