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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Essex is to bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Polecat Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Essex. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at White Notley via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Derby to Essex?

The distance between Derby and Essex is 172 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Essex without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Derby to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Essex?

The best way to get from Derby to Essex is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £70 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Derby to Essex bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Essex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Essex is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Derby to Essex.

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

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Derby to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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 White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 31m
£88–144
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
5h 28m
£26–65
Drive 132.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Essexcar 132.5 mi
2h 59m
£33–47
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 / ...
5h 1m
£84–124

Derby to Essex by train and subway

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3h 31mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.4 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Derby to White Notley via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Polecat Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 28m.

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