There are 4 ways to get from Derby to South Molton by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to King Streetbus 105
6h 10m£73–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn02
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to King Streetbus 502
8h 5m£46–73Train
- Take the train from Derby to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 29m£110–168Drive 203.9 mi
- Drive from Derby to South Moltoncar 203.9 mi
3h 34m£51–73
Derby to South Molton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to South Molton is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to South Molton is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to South Molton. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at King Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to South Molton. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Derby and South Molton is 221 miles. The road distance is 205.1 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to South Molton without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Derby to South Molton, including transfers.
Derby to South Molton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to South Molton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to South Molton is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and South Molton, England?
You can take a train from Derby to Broad Street via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to King Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Derby to South Molton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Derby to South Molton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to South Molton is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Derby to South Molton.
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