There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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 Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 5m£66–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 9m£38–59Drive 161.8 mi
- Drive from Derby to Cumbriacar 161.8 mi
3h 9m£41–58Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m£79–120Bus, train
- Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
10h 31m£58–88
Derby to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cumbria is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Leeds City Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Derby and Cumbria is 182 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £65 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Derby to Cumbria, including transfers.
Derby to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Cumbria is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Derby to Brackenrigg Inn via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Cumbria via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- High Peak
Bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- High Peak
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Bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Derby to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Derby to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Cumbria is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Derby to Cumbria.
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