How to travel from Derby to Leeds

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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Bus

$28

Average price

$14

Average price

Cheapest

1h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 16m

Average total duration

1h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Derby to Leeds

How to get from Derby to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Derby to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountryC74921
08:45AM1h18
Derby station (DBY)
10:03AMLeeds station (LDS)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

CrossCountryC74836
06:45AM1h17
Derby station (DBY)
08:02AMLeeds station (LDS)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC74836
06:45AM1h17
Derby station (DBY)
08:02AMLeeds station (LDS)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC74838
07:45AM1h20
Derby station (DBY)
09:05AMLeeds station (LDS)
$171One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12252+Northern Rail (3)Y25877
09:11AM1h28
Derby station (DBY)
10:39AMLeeds station (LDS)
$251One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsC52136+Northern Rail (3)G90877
08:15AM1h23
Derby station (DBY)
09:38AMLeeds station (LDS)
$281One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX133
02:50PM2h10
Derby, Bus Station
05:00PMLeeds, Coach Station
$231One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX134
08:40PM1h50
Derby, Bus Station
10:30PMLeeds, Coach Station
$191One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX466
03:20AM1h55
Derby, Bus Station
05:15AMLeeds, Coach Station
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Leeds

Travel to Leeds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Leeds:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Leeds costing on average $8 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Derby to Leeds is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Leeds is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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