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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Derby is to bus which costs £20 - £80 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Derby is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Derby. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Derby via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Purley to Derby?

The distance between Purley and Derby is 145 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Purley to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Derby train from?

Purley to Derby train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Derby?

The best way to get from Purley to Derby is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £80 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Purley to Derby train arrive?

Purley to Derby train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Derby is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Purley to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 1321+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Purley 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 Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 35m
£68–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk004 / ...
5h 4m
£21–79
Drive 140.3 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Derbycar 140.3 mi
2h 46m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Purley to Lutontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
5h 38m
£44–99

Purley to Derby by train

228Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Derby via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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