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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Derby is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Derby via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Derby?

The distance between Sleaford and Derby is 56 miles. The road distance is 52.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £8 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Sleaford to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Derby bus from?

Sleaford to Derby bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Derby train from?

Sleaford to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Derby?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Derby is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £8 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Sleaford to Derby bus arrive?

Sleaford to Derby bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Sleaford to Derby train arrive?

Sleaford to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Derby is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Sleaford to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sleaford to NottinghamSkegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to DerbyNottingham - Matlock / ...
1h 49m
£9–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Station27
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beastmarket Hill93
3. Take the bus from Upper Parliament Street to Bus StationRa / ...
3h 21m
Drive 52.2 mi
1. Drive from Sleaford to Derby52.2 mi
1h 10m
£13–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sleaford to NottinghamSkegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus StationUk900 / ...
1h 59m
£9–26

Sleaford to Derby by train

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Distance: 55.6 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Derby via Nottingham in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Bus Station via Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill, and Upper Parliament Street in around 3h 21m.

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