There are 8 ways to get from Derby to Charente by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
8h 36m€297–480Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
21h 27m€79–153Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charentecar
11h 27m€296–382Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
9h 2m€121–273Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Charentecar
12h 50m€191–338Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
9h 6m€119–266Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Angoulemetrain
9h 9m€159–400Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, bus
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane MAN - LIG
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus
11h 3m€82–353
Derby to Charente by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Charente is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 21h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Charente is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €290 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Charente. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Géant Ouest via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Charente. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Angouleme via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Derby and Charente is 1100 km.
The best way to get from Derby to Charente without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €290 - €480.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Derby to Charente, including transfers.
Derby to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Charente train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Charente is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €290 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 21h 27m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Derby to La Bisaiguë via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Géant Ouest via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 21h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Derby to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Charente is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 4:01 AM in Derby and 5:01 AM in Charente.
Derby to Charente train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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