What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Derby is to bus via London Victoria which costs £16 - £70 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to Derby?

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Derby is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dorset Square / Marylebone Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Derby. However, there are services departing from Paddington and arriving at Derby via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Paddington to Derby?

The distance between Paddington and Derby is 131 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

How do I travel from Paddington to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Paddington to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Paddington to Derby?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Paddington to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Derby bus from?

Paddington to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dorset Square / Marylebone Station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Derby train from?

Paddington to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Paddington to Derby?

The best way to get from Paddington to Derby is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Paddington to Derby bus arrive?

Paddington to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Paddington to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paddington to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Derby is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Paddington to Derby.

How do I get a train ticket from Paddington to Derby?

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There are 6 ways to get from Paddington to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 10m
£67–108
Bus via London Victoria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk004 / ...
4h 59m
£17–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dorset Square / Marylebone Station to Bus Stationbus 440
3h 55m
£24–60
Drive 124.3 mi
1. Drive from Paddington to Derbycar 124.3 mi
2h 14m
£31–44
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
4h 8m
£101–343
Train via Oxford
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain London Paddington - Oxford / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 41m
£83–134

Paddington to Derby by subway and train

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Distance: 130.5 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Derby, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dorset Square / Marylebone Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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