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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Derby:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Derby costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W298629:15 AM1h12Leeds station (LDS)10:27 AMDerby station (DBY)$201One-way0 transfers
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W298629:15 AM1h12Leeds station (LDS)10:27 AMDerby station (DBY)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G011708:15 PM1h10Leeds station (LDS)9:25 PMDerby station (DBY)$261One-way0 transfers
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W2986810:15 AM1h12Leeds station (LDS)11:27 AMDerby station (DBY)$231One-way0 transfers
W299095:15 PM1h12Leeds station (LDS)6:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$261One-way0 transfers
G011336:11 AM1h13Leeds station (LDS)7:24 AMDerby station (DBY)$261One-way0 transfers
NX195 · NX4406:00 PM5h35Leeds, Coach Station11:35 PMDerby, Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
NX180 · NX1962:30 AM6h50Leeds, Coach Station9:20 AMDerby, Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
NX183 · NX4405:30 PM4h20Leeds, Coach Station9:50 PMDerby, Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Derby:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Derby costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 8 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 bus and train 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 CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Derby by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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