What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle is to bus via London Victoria which costs £10 - £40 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Elephant & Castle via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Derby to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Derby and Elephant and Castle is 131 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Derby to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Elephant and Castle train from?

Derby to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Victoria, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Derby to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Derby to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Derby to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Derby to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Elephant and Castle is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Derby to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Elephant and Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20356+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 57m
£36–178
Bus via London Victoria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk004 / ...
4h 24m
£11–35
Drive 128.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Elephant and Castle128.2 mi
2h 24m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marble Arch440
4h 27m
£25–33

Derby to Elephant and Castle by train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £30–180 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–23 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route 6 times a week.

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