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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Guildford is to bus via Leicester which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Guildford is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Guildford?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Guildford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Guildford station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Guildford?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Guildford via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Derby to Guildford?

The distance between Derby and Guildford is 161 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Guildford without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Derby to Guildford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Guildford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Guildford train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Guildford?

The best way to get from Derby to Guildford is to train via London which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Derby to Guildford bus arrive?

Derby to Guildford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Guildford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Guildford?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Guildford is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Derby to Guildford.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain London Waterloo - Guildford / ...
3h 11m
£70–106
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copeland Street to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
6h 55m
£19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
6h 12m
£27–44
Drive 148.1 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Guildfordcar 148.1 mi
2h 28m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 14m
£68–105

Derby to Guildford by train

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Guildford via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Guildford station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 12m.

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