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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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Bus
Driving

$25

Average price

$16

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

1h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Leeds costing on average $25 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

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.

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from Derby to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX134
    8:40 PM1h50
    Derby, Bus Station
    10:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX134
    8:40 PM1h50
    Derby, Bus Station
    10:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01069
    1:45 PM1h17
    Derby station (DBY)
    3:02 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00698+London North Eastern RailwayC02121
    12:00 PM1h49
    Derby station (DBY)
    1:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00706+Northern RailG89487
    2:00 PM1h38
    Derby station (DBY)
    3:38 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00698+Northern RailG89474
    12:00 PM1h39
    Derby station (DBY)
    1:39 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX466
    4:05 AM2h05
    Derby, Bus Station
    6:10 AMLeeds, Coach Station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX230 · NX465
    2:25 AM3h10
    Derby, Bus Station
    5:35 AMLeeds, Coach Station
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Leeds costing on average $25 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

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, East Midlands Railway, 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 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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