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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Derby is to bus via Leicester which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 3m.

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 £23 - £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 41m.

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 Leagrave and arriving at Derby via Bedford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Derby?

The distance between Dunstable and Derby is 96 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 28m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m 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 Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.

Train or bus from Dunstable to Derby?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Derby is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 41m.

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 Thameslink, arrive at Bedford 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.

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

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Dunstable to Derby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 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 Leagrave to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Bedford to Derbytrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2h 28m
£44–76
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk002
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Streetbus Sky
5h 3m
£13–20
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 38m
£36–76
Drive 92.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Derbycar 92.3 mi
1h 39m
£23–34
Train via Leicester
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 45m
£49–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
4h 41m
£24–58

Dunstable to Derby by train

6Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dunstable to Derby.

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Distance: 95.3 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Derby via Bedford in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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