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Compare train and bus for Derby to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Derby to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX196Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Leicester
Travel to Leicester 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 Leicester.
There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Leicester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leicester from Derby is by taking a bus, which costs on average $5 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Derby to Leicester:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $5 (€5) from Derby to Leicester.
The fastest way from Derby to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leicester that take longer:
Bus takes 45 min on average.
The distance is approximately 24 miles (39 km) from Derby to Leicester.
The average frequency per day from Derby to Leicester is:
- 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Derby and Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Leicester:
- Buses mostly leave from Derby, Bus Station and tend to arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains mostly depart from Derby and arrive in Leicester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Derby to Leicester:
- You can go to Leicester from Derby by bus with National Express, Megabus or Kinchbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $5 (€4) with National Express from Derby to Leicester on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Derby and Leicester with East Midlands Trains, Cross Country or east_midlands_trains, and you can find East Midlands Trains Derby to Leicester tickets for $5 (€5) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Derby to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 13 direct buses per day to Leicester with National Express or Kinchbus.
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Leicester with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Leicester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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