How to travel from Derby to Leeds

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 Kč361.

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

A bus is Kč47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Leeds costing on average Kč408.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 21m.

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, FlixBus, Megabus 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, FlixBus, Megabus.
• 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, 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.

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.