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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Derby is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Derby is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Park & Ride, Nottingham station and Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Derby via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Derby?

The distance between Dunfermline and Derby is 319 miles. The road distance is 279.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Derby without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Dunfermline to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Derby bus from?

Dunfermline to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Derby train from?

Dunfermline to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Derby?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Derby is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Derby bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Derby train arrive?

Dunfermline to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Derby is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Dunfermline to Derby.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 52m
£167–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
9h 7m
£39–69
Drive 277.9 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Derbycar 277.9 mi
5h 11m
£68–98
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h
£67–146
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 58m
£122–209
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 15m
£69–189
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
5h 28m
£92–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
5h 49m
£155–419
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 7m
£122–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
5h 54m
£121–275

Dunfermline to Derby by train

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Distance: 317.6 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Park & Ride to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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