What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Derby is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Derby?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Derby is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Derby. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Copeland Street via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Derby. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Derby via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Derby?

The distance between East Midlands and Derby is 49 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Derby?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from East Midlands to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Derby bus from?

East Midlands to Derby bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Brooksby College station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Derby train from?

East Midlands to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Derby?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Derby is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £22 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the East Midlands to Derby bus arrive?

East Midlands to Derby bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Baxter Gate station.

Where does the East Midlands to Derby train arrive?

East Midlands to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Derby is 32 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from East Midlands to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2325+ hotels available in Derby.

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There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Derby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 18m
£33–47
Drive 32.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Derbycar 32.3 mi
48 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Baxter Gatebus Lc8
2. Take the bus from High Street to Copeland Streetbus Sky
2h 14m
£18–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Midlands to Derbytaxi 32.3 mi
48 min
£75–95
Bus via Haymarket Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
3h 15m
£16–33

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Derby, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Derby via Melton Mowbray and Leicester in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Copeland Street via Brooksby College, Baxter Gate, and High Street in around 2h 14m.

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