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 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 37m.

How far is it from Derby to Preston?

The distance between Derby and Preston is 102 miles. The road distance is 92.1 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 37m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Derby to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Preston train from?

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Preston.

Derby to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 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 Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 37m
£28–104
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 59m
£14–42
Drive 91.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Prestoncar 91.5 mi
1h 57m
£23–33

Derby to Preston by train

103Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Preston.

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Distance: 101.2 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Preston via Crewe in around 2h 37m.

Train operators

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