There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Plymouth by train, bus, or car
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 Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 18m£110–170Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
7h 37m£48–81Drive 239.8 mi
- Drive from Derby to Plymouthcar 239.8 mi
4h 9m£61–87
Derby to Plymouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Plymouth is to train and bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £90.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Derby and Plymouth is 259 miles. The road distance is 241.2 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £110 - £170.
The train from Derby to Plymouth takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
Derby to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Plymouth is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Derby to Plymouth.
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What companies run services between Derby, England and Plymouth, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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