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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Derby is to train and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Derby station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Derby Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Derby. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Derby via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Derby?

The distance between Portsmouth and Derby is 205 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Derby without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 50m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Portsmouth to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Derby bus from?

Portsmouth to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Derby train from?

Portsmouth to Derby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Derby?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Derby is to train via London which takes 3h 50m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £250 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Derby bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Portsmouth to Derby train arrive?

Portsmouth to Derby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Derby is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Portsmouth to Derby.

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

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Portsmouth to Derby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 50m
£96–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk004 / ...
7h 29m
£31–108
Drive 176.9 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Derbycar 176.9 mi
3h 10m
£44–63
Fly Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane SOU - EMA
6h 28m
£97–244
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 55m
£90–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Guildfordtrain
2. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Stationbus
7h 53m
£36–68
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h 2m
£115–269
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h 32m
£98–341

Portsmouth to Derby by train

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Distance: 203.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Derby via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Derby Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 29m.

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