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

The cheapest way to get from Towcester to Derby is to bus via Leicester which costs £12 - £14 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Towcester to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Towcester and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Towcester station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange and Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Towcester and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Towcester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Derby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Towcester to Derby?

The distance between Towcester and Derby is 101 miles. The road distance is 66 miles.

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

The best way to get from Towcester to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Towcester to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Towcester to Derby bus from?

Towcester to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Northampton station.

Where do I catch the Towcester to Derby train from?

Towcester to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Towcester to Derby?

The best way to get from Towcester to Derby is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Towcester to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Towcester to Derby train arrive?

Towcester to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Towcester to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Towcester to Derby is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Towcester to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2362+ hotels available in Derby.

Towcester to Derby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Towcester to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2h 46m
£41–83
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Squarebus X7
2. Take the bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Stationbus X7
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Streetbus Sky
4h 46m
£12–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton to Bus Stationbus 230
4h 27m
£21–46
Drive 65.6 mi
1. Drive from Towcester to Derbycar 65.6 mi
1h 12m
£16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brave Old Oak PH to Central stationbus X91
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain
3. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain
2h 57m
£35–72

Towcester to Derby by bus and train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Derby via Rail Station approach road, Northampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Northampton to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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