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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Derby is to bus via Northampton which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Derby?

The distance between Dunstable and Derby is 106 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Dunstable to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Derby bus from?

Dunstable to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Derby?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Derby is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Dunstable to Derby bus arrive?

Dunstable to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Derby is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Dunstable to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2097+ hotels available in Derby.

Dunstable to Derby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunstable to Derby by train, bus, 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 Luton to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
3. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
2h 47m
£40–82
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationX1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Bus StationUk900
5h 48m
£10–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationX1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to TamworthLondon Euston - Crewe
3h 39m
£23–110
Drive 92.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Derby92.3 mi
1h 38m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station230
4h 22m
£24–48

Dunstable to Derby by bus and train

225Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Derby via Luton Station Interchange, Luton, Kettering, and Leicester in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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