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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Derby is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Derby is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Booth's Supermarket and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Derby. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Derby via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Penrith to Derby?

The distance between Penrith and Derby is 174 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Derby without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Penrith to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Derby bus from?

Penrith to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Booth's Supermarket station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Derby train from?

Penrith to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Derby?

The best way to get from Penrith to Derby is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Penrith to Derby bus arrive?

Penrith to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Penrith to Derby train arrive?

Penrith to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Derby is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Penrith to Derby.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penrith to Derby?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 40m
£70–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk002
4h 55m
£19–32
Drive 158.9 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Derbycar 158.9 mi
3h
£39–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
4h 55m
£72–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain
5h 44m
£71–118

Penrith to Derby by train

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Derby via Crewe in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to Derby Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange in around 4h 55m.

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