What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to East Midlands is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Derby to East Midlands is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £12.

How far is it from Derby to East Midlands?

The distance between Derby and East Midlands is 49 miles. The road distance is 32.4 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £22 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Derby to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Derby to East Midlands, including transfers.

Train or bus from Derby to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Derby to East Midlands is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus, which costs £17 - £24 and takes 2h 29m.

Can I drive from Derby to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to East Midlands is 32 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Derby to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 177+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Derby to East Midlands - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Derby to East Midlands by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
1h 40m
£22–45
Drive 32.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to East Midlandscar 32.2 mi
50 min
£8–12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Loughborough (Leics)train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to King Streetbus Lc8
1h 45m
£18–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby to East Midlandstaxi 32.2 mi
50 min
£70–90
Bus, line 19 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Upper Parliament Streetbus Ra
2. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Brampton Roadbus 19
2h 29m
£18–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
3h 15m
£18–29

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to East Midlands.

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Derby, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Derby to East Midlands via Leicester and Melton Mowbray in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to East Midlands via Upper Parliament Street, Beastmarket Hill, Nottingham station, and Brampton Road in around 2h 29m.

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