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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Derby is to bus which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Bradford Nelson Street and arriving at Derby Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Bradford Interchange and arriving at Derby via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Bradford to Derby?

The distance between Bradford and Derby is 83 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Bradford to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Derby bus from?

Bradford to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from 1 Bradford Nelson Street station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Derby train from?

Bradford to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.

Train or bus from Bradford to Derby?

The best way to get from Bradford to Derby is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Bradford to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bradford to Derby train arrive?

Bradford to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Bradford to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Derby is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Bradford to Derby.

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

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Leedstrain Halifax - Hull / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 16m
£44–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 1 Bradford Nelson Street to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk002 / ...
2h 45m
£10–40
Drive 76.7 mi
1. Drive from Bradford to Derbycar 76.7 mi
1h 30m
£19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Alfretontrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
3h 42m
£33–59

Bradford to Derby by train

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Derby via Leeds in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from 1 Bradford Nelson Street to Derby Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 2h 45m. National Express also services this route once a week.

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