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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Derby is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Derby is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes 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 10m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Derby. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Derby via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Derby?

The distance between Glenrothes and Derby is 338 miles. The road distance is 293.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Derby without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Glenrothes to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Derby train from?

Glenrothes to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Derby?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Derby is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £170 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glenrothes to Derby train arrive?

Glenrothes to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Derby is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Glenrothes to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2363+ hotels available in Derby.

Glenrothes to Derby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Glenrothes to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 5m
£175–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
9h 10m
£40–77
Drive 291.4 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Derbycar 291.4 mi
5h 24m
£71–103
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 37m
£60–145
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain
9h 28m
£131–226
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
6h 9m
£86–216
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 39m
£77–205
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 44m
£115–226
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
6h 30m
£115–270

Glenrothes to Derby by bus and train

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Distance: 335.6 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to Derby via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Park & Ride to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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