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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Derby is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 39m.

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 39m 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 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Derby. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Derby via Kettering and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

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 46m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m 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.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunstable to Derby?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Derby is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Dunstable to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dunstable to Derby train arrive?

Dunstable to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Derby is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Dunstable to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2362+ hotels available in Derby.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2h 46m
£53–81
Drive 92.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunstable to Derbycar 92.3 mi
1h 39m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
3h 32m
£35–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
4h 25m
£23–58

Dunstable to Derby by bus and train

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from White Lion Retail Park to Derby via Luton Station Interchange, Luton, Kettering, and Leicester in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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