How to travel from Leeds to Derby

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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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€33

Average price

€12

Average price

Cheapest

2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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.

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from Leeds to Derby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM2h00
Leeds, Coach Station
11:00AMDerby, Bus Station
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM2h25
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
02:20AMDerby, Bus Station
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75135
08:15AM1h12
Leeds station (LDS)
09:27AMDerby station (DBY)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75194
10:01AM1h26
Leeds station (LDS)
11:27AMDerby station (DBY)
$351One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75136
09:00AM1h27
Leeds station (LDS)
10:27AMDerby station (DBY)
$351One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75195
11:02AM1h25
Leeds station (LDS)
12:27PMDerby station (DBY)
$721One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX134
07:05AM1h40
Leeds, Coach Station
08:45AMDerby, Bus Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:40PM1h55
Leeds, Coach Station
07:35PMDerby, Bus Station
$211One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX133
12:50PM1h45
Leeds, Coach Station
02:35PMDerby, Bus Station
$331One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Derby

Travel to Derby 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 Leeds to Derby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Derby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Derby is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

The distance from Leeds to Derby is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Derby is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Derby:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), LNER, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Derby with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Derby often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Derby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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