What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Glasgow Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Derby to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Derby and Kilmarnock is 315 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Kilmarnock without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Kilmarnock?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Derby to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Kilmarnock train from?

Derby to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Derby to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Derby to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Derby to Kilmarnock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Kilmarnock is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Derby to Kilmarnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Kilmarnock?

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 573+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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
£117–186
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 / ...
8h 49m
£35–57
Drive 267.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Kilmarnockcar 267.9 mi
5h 6m
£66–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 52m
£61–140
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 27m
£83–191
Train #2
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 45m
£196–275
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 15m
£66–148
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
6h 10m
£148–426
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 18m
£97–224
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 38m
£114–265

Derby to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus

65Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.6 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Derby to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and West Campbell Street in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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