What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to East Midlands is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Derby to East Midlands is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Copeland Street and arriving at Brooksby College via Baxter Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Derby to East Midlands?

The distance between Derby and East Midlands is 49 miles. The road distance is 32.4 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £40 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Derby to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Derby to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to East Midlands bus from?

Derby to East Midlands bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Copeland Street station.

Where do I catch the Derby to East Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Derby to East Midlands is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Derby to East Midlands bus arrive?

Derby to East Midlands bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at Lemyngton Street station.

Where does the Derby to East Midlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to East Midlands is 32 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Derby to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 973+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Derby to East Midlands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to East Midlands by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
1h 42m
£43–59
Drive 32.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to East Midlandscar 32.2 mi
49 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copeland Street to Lemyngton Streetbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Baxter Gate to Brooksby Collegebus Lc8
3h 1m
£30–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby to East Midlandstaxi 32.2 mi
49 min
£140–170
Bus via Haymarket Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
3h 34m
£28–41

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Derby, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Derby to East Midlands via Leicester and Melton Mowbray in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copeland Street to East Midlands via Lemyngton Street, Baxter Gate, and Brooksby College in around 3h 1m.

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