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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Braintree is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Braintree is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Braintree via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Derby to Braintree?

The distance between Derby and Braintree is 176 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Braintree without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Derby to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Braintree bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Braintree train from?

Derby to Braintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Braintree?

The best way to get from Derby to Braintree is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Derby to Braintree bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Braintree train arrive?

Derby to Braintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Braintree is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Derby to Braintree.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 41m
£88–142
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 Coach Stationbus 777
4h 58m
£23–61
Drive 129.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Braintreecar 129.2 mi
2h 52m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 34m
£82–120

Derby to Braintree by train and subway

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.5 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Braintree via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rue De Jeunes via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 4h 58m.

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