How to travel from Derby to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Glasgow is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Derby to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Crewe then Preston and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange and then to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance454km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Derby to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).

The distance between Derby and Glasgow is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Derby and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Glasgow. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 25m.

East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Glasgow. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Glasgow. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Derby and Glasgow. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Glasgow. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Glasgow

Transport options from Derby to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 40m
£95($115)
every 30 mins511km (318 miles)
Train to Leicester, plane3h 10m
£175($205)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly3h 45m
£210($250)
hourly801km (498 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly4hrs
£150($175)
hourly816km (507 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 15m
£115($140)
every 30 mins547km (340 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£130($155)
every 2 hours470km (292 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central5h 25m
£170($200)
twice daily563km (350 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£30($35)
3 times a week490km (304 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£52($61)
on demand454km (282 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow