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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Derby is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Derby. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Derby via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Derby?

The distance between Preston and Derby is 102 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Preston to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Derby bus from?

Preston to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Derby train from?

Preston to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Derby?

The best way to get from Preston to Derby is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Preston to Derby bus arrive?

Preston to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Derby train arrive?

Preston to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Derby is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Preston to Derby.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 45m
£35–69
Drive 92.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Derbycar 92.1 mi
1h 58m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 134 / ...
5h 10m
£30–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
4. Take the bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Morledgebus Tp
5h 41m
£26–49

Preston to Derby by train

104Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.2 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Derby via Crewe in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 10m.

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