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How to get fromDerby to Kilkeelby plane, bus, train, ferry, car, busferry, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Derby to Kilkeel by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, busferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EMA - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 45m
    £49–154

  2. Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, line 39 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Newry Streetbus bus
    7h 24m
    £32–131

  3. Train, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Tara Street to Dundalktrain train Re
    5. Drive from Dundalk to Kilkeelcar car
    12h 30m
    £100–156

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus bus X1
    13h
    £102–151

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    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 busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus 520 / ...
    18h 48m
    £44–71

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 12m
    £66–174

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 31m
    £59–153

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 24m
    £68–162

  9. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 41m
    £69–173

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, line 39 bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Newry Streetbus bus
    7h 56m
    £46–141

  11. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 43m
    £59–175

  12. Train, ferry, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus bus X1
    15h 40m
    £118–181

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Kilkeelcar car
    8h 35m
    £110–345

Derby to Kilkeel by bus and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Kilkeel, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Kilkeel. However, you can take the bus to EMA Departure Building, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Adelaide St., take the bus to Newcastle Bus Station, then take the line 37 bus to Knoxs. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Kilkeel via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, Tara Street, and Dundalk in around 12h 30m.

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