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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dronfield is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dronfield is to train which takes 30 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dronfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Gosforth Close via Cavendish Street Stop T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Dronfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Dronfield. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Derby to Dronfield?

The distance between Derby and Dronfield is 29 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Dronfield without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £9 - £15.

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

The train from Derby to Dronfield takes 30 min including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dronfield bus from?

Derby to Dronfield bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dronfield train from?

Derby to Dronfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Dronfield?

The best way to get from Derby to Dronfield is to train which takes 30 min and costs £9 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Derby to Dronfield bus arrive?

Derby to Dronfield bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at New Beetwell Street station.

Where does the Derby to Dronfield train arrive?

Derby to Dronfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dronfield station.

Can I drive from Derby to Dronfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dronfield is 31 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Derby to Dronfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Dronfield?

There are 1976+ hotels available in Dronfield.

Derby to Dronfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 43 bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Dronfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to DronfieldDerby - Sheffield
30 min
£9–15
Train via Chesterfield
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to ChesterfieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to DronfieldNottingham - Leeds / ...
57 min
£6–22
Bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Beetwell StreetCmt
2. Take the bus from Cavendish Street Stop T2 to Gosforth Close43
2h 2m
£7–12
Drive 30.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dronfield30.3 mi
41 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby to Dronfield30.3 mi
41 min
£65–85

Derby to Dronfield by train

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Distance: 29.3 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Dronfield 6 times a week. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Gosforth Close via New Beetwell Street and Cavendish Street Stop T2 in around 2h 2m.

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