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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Nottingham is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Nottingham is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Nottingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Upper Parliament Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Nottingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Nottingham. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Derby to Nottingham?

The distance between Derby and Nottingham is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £11.

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

The train from Derby to Nottingham takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Derby to Nottingham bus from?

Derby to Nottingham bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Nottingham train from?

Derby to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Derby to Nottingham is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £10 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Derby to Nottingham bus arrive?

Derby to Nottingham bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Upper Parliament Street station.

Where does the Derby to Nottingham train arrive?

Derby to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Derby to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Nottingham is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Derby to Nottingham.

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

Book your Derby to Nottingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Nottingham?

Book your Derby to Nottingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1634+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Can I share a ride from Derby to Nottingham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derby and Nottingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Derby to Nottingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Nottingham by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, 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 Nottinghamtrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
23 min
£3–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Upper Parliament Streetbus Ra
31 min
£3–10
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Derby to Nottinghamrideshare 15.9 mi
36 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby to Nottinghamtaxi 15.4 mi
21 min
£35–45
Drive 15.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Nottinghamcar 15.4 mi
21 min
£4–6

Derby to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £3–11 and the journey takes 23 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Trent Barton operates a bus from Bus Station to Upper Parliament Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 31 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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