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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Derby is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Derby is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Derby. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Derby via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Stirling to Derby?

The distance between Stirling and Derby is 339 miles. The road distance is 289.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Derby without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Stirling to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Derby bus from?

Stirling to Derby bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Derby train from?

Stirling to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Derby?

The best way to get from Stirling to Derby is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £170 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Stirling to Derby bus arrive?

Stirling to Derby bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Derby is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Stirling to Derby.

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

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Stirling to Derby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 5m
£171–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus
9h 33m
£33–57
Drive 287.6 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Derbycar 287.6 mi
5h 6m
£71–103
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 22m
£74–166
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Stirling to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
7h
£113–179
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling 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
4h 26m
£62–149
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
5h 55m
£98–229
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
5h 51m
£100–236
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 34m
£109–225
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 30m
£120–242
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 15m
£121–279

Stirling to Derby by train

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Distance: 337.1 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 33m.

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