How to travel from Loch Lomond to Derby, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Derby is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Derby by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Preston then Crewe and then to Derby.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance498km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Derby

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Derby by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £150 ($180) and will take around 5h 5m.

The distance between Loch Lomond and Derby is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Loch Lomond and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Derby is to take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £150 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Derby. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Preston and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Loch Lomond and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Preston then Crewe and then to Derby. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Preston then Crewe and then to Derby. instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Loch Lomond and Derby. The distance is around 498km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

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Transport options from Loch Lomond to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 5m
£150($180)
hourly512km (318 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£86($100)
on demand498km (309 miles)

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Airports near Derby

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Derby
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Derby
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Derby