What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby is to bus which costs £8 - £35 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby?

The fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant & Castle Station and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant & Castle Station and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle and arriving at Derby via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby?

The distance between Elephant & Castle Station and Derby is 132 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant & Castle Station to Derby bus from?

Elephant & Castle Station to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Elephant & Castle Station to Derby train from?

Elephant & Castle Station to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £35 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Elephant & Castle Station to Derby bus arrive?

Elephant & Castle Station to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Elephant & Castle Station to Derby train arrive?

Elephant & Castle Station to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant & Castle Station to Derby is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby?

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Elephant & Castle Station to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station 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 London St Pancras Intl to DerbyLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 14m
£33–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk004 / ...
4h 38m
£8–35
Drive 128.3 mi
1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Derby128.3 mi
2h 25m
£32–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to LutonSutton / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station230
5h 10m
£33–73

Elephant & Castle Station to Derby by foot and train

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.9 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Derby, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £30–150 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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