What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Derby is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Derby?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Derby is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £12.

How far is it from East Midlands to Derby?

The distance between East Midlands and Derby is 49 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Derby?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from East Midlands to Derby, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Derby?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Derby is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £23 and takes 2h 14m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Derby is 32 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from East Midlands to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2185+ hotels available in Derby.

East Midlands to Derby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Derby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Melton Mowbray to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 19m
£33–47
Drive 32.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Derbycar 32.3 mi
49 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Baxter Gatebus Lc8
2. Take the bus from High Street to Copeland Streetbus Sky
2h 14m
£17–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Midlands to Derbytaxi 32.3 mi
49 min
£70–90
Bus via Haymarket Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
3h 14m
£18–33

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Midlands to Derby.

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Derby, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Derby via Melton Mowbray and Leicester in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Copeland Street via Brooksby College, Baxter Gate, and High Street in around 2h 14m.

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