There are 12 ways to get from Derby to Le Mans by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, ferry, train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Le Manstrain Ter
6h 48m€240–406Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Le Mans - Université Bus Stationbus
17h 52m€72–177Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440
- Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
18h 22m€114–242Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Le Manscar
7h 57m€254–314Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Le Manscar
9h 19m€147–246Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Le Manstrain
7h€118–332Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
8h 4m€127–361Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Le Manstrain
8h 8m€122–339Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Le Manstrain
7h 48m€98–321Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Le Manstrain
8h 17m€150–374Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Le Manstrain
8h 55m€115–378Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
8h 37m€162–402
Derby to Le Mans by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Le Mans is to bus which costs €70 - €180 and takes 17h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Le Mans is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €240 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Le Mans station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Le Mans - Université Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Le Mans via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Derby and Le Mans is 863 km.
The best way to get from Derby to Le Mans without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €240 - €410.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Derby to Le Mans, including transfers.
Derby to Le Mans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Le Mans train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Le Mans is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €240 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 17h 52m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Le Mans, France?
You can take a train from Derby to Le Mans via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Le Mans - Université Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 52m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Luton Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Le Mans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Le Mans is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 7:45 PM in Derby and 8:45 PM in Le Mans.
Derby to Le Mans train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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