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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Bradford is to bus which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Bradford is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Bradford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Derby Bus Station station and arriving at 1 Bradford Nelson Street. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Bradford?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Bradford Interchange via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Derby to Bradford?

The distance between Derby and Bradford is 83 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Bradford without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Derby to Bradford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bradford bus from?

Derby to Bradford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bradford train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Bradford?

The best way to get from Derby to Bradford is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Derby to Bradford bus arrive?

Derby to Bradford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 1 Bradford Nelson Street station.

Where does the Derby to Bradford train arrive?

Derby to Bradford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Derby to Bradford?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Bradford is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Derby to Bradford.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bradford?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 44m
£43–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to 1 Bradford Nelson Streetbus Uk002 / ...
2h 20m
£10–40
Drive 76.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Bradfordcar 76.9 mi
1h 29m
£19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
3h 34m
£32–59

Derby to Bradford by train

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to 1 Bradford Nelson Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 2h 20m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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