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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dunstable is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dunstable is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Asda via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Derby to Dunstable?

The distance between Derby and Dunstable is 105 miles. The road distance is 93 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Derby to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dunstable bus from?

Derby to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Derby to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Derby to Dunstable is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Derby to Dunstable bus arrive?

Derby to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.

Can I drive from Derby to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dunstable is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Derby to Dunstable.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1398+ hotels available in Dunstable.

Derby to Dunstable - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Dunstable 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
1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 32m
£34–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230
3h 53m
£23–32
Drive 92.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dunstablecar 92.5 mi
1h 39m
£23–33
Train via Kettering
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
2h 30m
£33–53

Derby to Dunstable by train and bus

2Weekly Services

1h 32mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Dunstable.

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Distance: 104.5 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Luton twice a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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