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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Derby is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Derby. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Derby via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Derby?

The distance between Cambridge and Derby is 127 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Cambridge to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Derby bus from?

Cambridge to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Derby train from?

Cambridge to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Derby?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Derby is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Cambridge to Derby bus arrive?

Cambridge to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Derby train arrive?

Cambridge to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Derby is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Cambridge to Derby.

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

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cambridge to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 40m
£69–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3h 10m
£17–50
Drive 96.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Derbycar 96.7 mi
2h 3m
£24–34

Cambridge to Derby by train

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Derby via Leicester in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station in around 3h 10m.

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