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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Derby is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Derby. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Derby via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Derby?

The distance between Sunderland and Derby is 179 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Derby without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Sunderland to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Derby bus from?

Sunderland to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Derby train from?

Sunderland to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Derby?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Derby is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Sunderland to Derby bus arrive?

Sunderland to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Derby train arrive?

Sunderland to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Derby is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Sunderland to Derby.

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

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

Book your Sunderland to Derby bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Derby?

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Sunderland to Derby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 9m
£74–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
5h 5m
£17–32
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Derbycar 154.7 mi
2h 35m
£39–56
Bus, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NCL - EMA
5h 51m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Alfretontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
6h 9m
£56–101
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 7m

Sunderland to Derby by train

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Distance: 177.9 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Derby Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 5m.

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