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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Derby is to bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Derby is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £45 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Derby. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Durham to Derby?

The distance between Durham and Derby is 153 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £45 - £260.

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

The train from Durham to Derby takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Durham to Derby bus from?

Durham to Derby bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Derby train from?

Durham to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Derby?

The best way to get from Durham to Derby is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £45 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Durham to Derby bus arrive?

Durham to Derby bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Derby train arrive?

Durham to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Durham to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Derby is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Durham to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2094+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to DerbyNewcastle - Reading / ...
2h 5m
£45–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationmegabus M20
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUk002 / ...
4h 35m
£17–24
Drive 145.5 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Derby145.5 mi
2h 25m
£36–52

Durham to Derby by train

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Distance: 152.4 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £45–260 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 35m.

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