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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Atherstone is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Atherstone is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Atherstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at New Dolphin Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Atherstone?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Atherstone via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Derby to Atherstone?

The distance between Derby and Atherstone is 32 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Atherstone without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Derby to Atherstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Atherstone bus from?

Derby to Atherstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Atherstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Atherstone?

The best way to get from Derby to Atherstone is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £20 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Derby to Atherstone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Atherstone train arrive?

Derby to Atherstone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.

Can I drive from Derby to Atherstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Atherstone is 28 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Derby to Atherstone.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Atherstonetrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
1h 10m
£15–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 158 / ...
3h 9m
£5–19
Drive 28 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Atherstonecar 28 mi
44 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby to Atherstonetaxi 28 mi
44 min
£60–75

Derby to Atherstone by train

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Distance: 31.6 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Atherstone via Tamworth in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to New Dolphin Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 9m.

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