What is the cheapest way to get from Derby (Station) to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Derby (Station) to Leicester is to bus which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby (Station) to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Derby (Station) to Leicester is to train which takes 30 min and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Derby (Station) and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Derby (Station) and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Leicester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Derby (Station) to Leicester?

The distance between Derby (Station) and Leicester is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.

How do I travel from Derby (Station) to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Derby (Station) to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £15 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Derby (Station) to Leicester?

The train from Derby to Leicester takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby (Station) to Leicester bus from?

Derby (Station) to Leicester bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Derby (Station) to Leicester train from?

Derby (Station) to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby (Station) to Leicester?

The best way to get from Derby (Station) to Leicester is to train which takes 30 min and costs £15 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Derby (Station) to Leicester bus arrive?

Derby (Station) to Leicester bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Derby (Station) to Leicester train arrive?

Derby (Station) to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Derby (Station) to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby (Station) to Leicester is 30 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Derby (Station) to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby (Station) to Leicester?

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Can I share a ride from Derby (Station) to Leicester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derby (Station) and Leicester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Derby (Station) to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby (Station) to Leicester by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
30 min
£15–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
1h 36m
£4–5
Drive 29.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby (Station) to Leicestercar 29.5 mi
38 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby (Station) to Leicestertaxi 29.5 mi
38 min
£90–120
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Derby to Leicestershirerideshare 29.9 mi
1h 11m
£6

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Distance: 29.2 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Derby (Station), England and Leicester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Kinchbus operates a bus from Railway Station to St Margaret's Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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