What is the cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Leicester is to bus which costs £8 - £22 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Derbyshire and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Derbyshire to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Whitworth Institute and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Derbyshire and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Derbyshire to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Leicester via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Derbyshire to Leicester?

The distance between Derbyshire and Leicester is 46 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

How do I travel from Derbyshire to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £23 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Derbyshire to Leicester?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Derbyshire to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Leicester bus from?

Derbyshire to Leicester bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Whitworth Institute station.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Leicester train from?

Derbyshire to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.

Train or bus from Derbyshire to Leicester?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Derbyshire to Leicester bus arrive?

Derbyshire to Leicester bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Derbyshire to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derbyshire to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Derbyshire to Leicester is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Derbyshire to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Derbyshire to Leicester?

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There are 3 ways to get from Derbyshire to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 27m
£24–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Bus Stationbus 6.1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
2h 42m
£9–22
Drive 51 mi
1. Drive from Derbyshire to Leicestercar 51 mi
1h 10m
£13–18

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Derbyshire, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Matlock to Leicester via Derby in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitworth Institute to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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