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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Derby is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Derby. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Derby via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Derby?

The distance between Carlisle and Derby is 192 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Derby without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Carlisle to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Derby bus from?

Carlisle to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Derby train from?

Carlisle to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Derby?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Derby is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Carlisle to Derby bus arrive?

Carlisle to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Carlisle to Derby train arrive?

Carlisle to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Derby is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Carlisle to Derby.

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

Book your Carlisle to Derby train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Derby?

Book your Carlisle to Derby bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2126+ hotels available in Derby.

Carlisle to Derby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 56m
£69–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
5h 50m
£28–41
Drive 177.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Derbycar 177.5 mi
3h 21m
£44–63
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 10m
£85–296
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 36m
£57–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
7h 34m
£38–76
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
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
£84–292

Carlisle to Derby by train

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Derby.

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Distance: 190.6 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Derby via Crewe in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Derby Bus Station via Leeds Cultural Stop C and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 50m.

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