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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Derby is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Derby Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Derby. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Derby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Northampton to Derby?

The distance between Northampton and Derby is 89 miles. The road distance is 62.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £13 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Northampton to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Derby bus from?

Northampton to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Derby train from?

Northampton to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Derby?

The best way to get from Northampton to Derby is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £13 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Northampton to Derby bus arrive?

Northampton to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Derby Bus Station.

Where does the Northampton to Derby train arrive?

Northampton to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Derby is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Northampton to Derby.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Northampton to Derby?

Book your Northampton to Derby bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2121+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Northampton 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 Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Reading - York / ...
1h 51m
£14–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk900
2h 40m
£5–10
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Derbycar 62.3 mi
1h 11m
£16–23
Bus via Lake
1. Take the bus from Lake to Bus Stationbus 230
3h 37m
£21–29

Northampton to Derby by train

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Derby.

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Distance: 88.3 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Derby via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Derby Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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