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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Derby 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 27m. 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 $11.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$30 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Derby
How to get from Leeds to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX134Fastest
C75121Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Derby
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Derby:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Derby costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), LNER, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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