Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Derby to Leeds?

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.

Which travel companies can get me from Derby to Leeds?

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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus. Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.

Can I find a direct route between Derby and Leeds?

Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Leeds with the following travel companies: 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express. 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.

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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 an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Driving
€32 Average price	€17 Average price Cheapest	€23 Average price (fuel + tolls)
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Compare ways to travel from Derby to Leeds

Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is a bus with an average price of €17.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Leeds costing on average €32.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Derby and Leeds including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Derby to Leeds among Omio's users.

Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Derby to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
8:10 PM 1h40
Derby, Bus Station
9:50 PM
Leeds, Coach Station
€9
1 One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
8:10 PM 1h40
Derby, Bus Station
9:50 PM
Leeds, Coach Station
€9
1 One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

G01064
11:45 AM 1h16
Derby station (DBY)
1:01 PM
Leeds station (LDS)
€60
1 One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Train

Bus

G66982
6:45 AM 1h17
Derby station (DBY)
8:02 AM
Leeds station (LDS)
€22
1 One-way
0 transfers
G01055
7:45 AM 1h20
Derby station (DBY)
9:05 AM
Leeds station (LDS)
€22
1 One-way
0 transfers
G00869_G01067
12:45 PM 1h18
Derby station (DBY)
2:03 PM
Leeds station (LDS)
€33
1 One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus
11:50 AM 1h50
Derby, Bus Station
1:40 PM
Leeds, Coach Station
€9
1 One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
7:30 PM 2h05
Derby, Bus Station
9:35 PM
Leeds, Coach Station
€10
1 One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
3:35 AM 2h15
Derby, Bus Station
5:50 AM
Leeds, Coach Station
€10
1 One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel 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 €17.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Leeds costing on average €32.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Derby to Leeds is approximately 60 miles (97 km).

The average frequency per day from Derby to Leeds is:

Around 7 trains per day.
Around 7 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Leeds with the following travel companies:

5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.

Omio customers who travel from Derby to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, London Kings Cross (KGX), Dublin, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leeds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.

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