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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Preston is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Preston via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Derby to Preston?

The distance between Derby and Preston is 102 miles. The road distance is 92.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £27 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Derby to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Preston bus from?

Derby to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Preston?

The best way to get from Derby to Preston is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £27 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £60 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Derby to Preston bus arrive?

Derby to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Derby to Preston train arrive?

Derby to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Preston is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Derby to Preston.

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

Book your Derby to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 33m
£28–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4h 59m
£13–55
Drive 91.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Preston91.9 mi
1h 57m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market PlaceTp
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Station199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 16m
£17–47

Derby to Preston by train

103Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Preston.

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Distance: 101.2 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Preston via Crewe in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 59m.

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