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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Derby is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Derby. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Derby via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Derby?

The distance between Cumbria and Derby is 180 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Derby without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Cumbria to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Derby bus from?

Cumbria to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Derby train from?

Cumbria to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Derby?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Derby is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Cumbria to Derby bus arrive?

Cumbria to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Derby is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cumbria to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2363+ hotels available in Derby.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 3m
£69–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
8h 17m
£27–63
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Derbycar 162.3 mi
3h 10m
£40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
6h 14m
£73–125
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
9h 6m
£50–84

Cumbria to Derby by bus and train

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Derby via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Crewe in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Derby Bus Station via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 8h 17m.

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