There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Idle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 51m£41–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Derby to Bradfordbus Michalovce
2h 20m£4–6Drive 79.6 mi
- Drive from Derby to Idlecar 79.6 mi
1h 33m£20–29Bus via Thorp Garth
- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to 1 Bradford Nelson Streetbus Uk002 / ...
2h 46m£8–40
Derby to Idle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Idle is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Idle is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Idle. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Idle Medical Centre via Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Idle. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Apperley Bridge via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Derby and Idle is 81 miles. The road distance is 80.1 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Idle without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Derby to Idle, including transfers.
Derby to Idle bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Idle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Idle is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Idle, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Derby to Bradford 4 times a week. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
Train from Derby to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Derby to Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Derby Bus Station to 1 Bradford Nelson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Derby Bus Station to 1 Bradford Nelson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Idle bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Bradford station.
Derby to Idle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Idle is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Derby to Idle.
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