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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 78, while a train costs an average of NOK 156.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 156 Average price | NOK 78 Average price Cheapest | NOK 102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Derby:
A bus is NOK 79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Derby costing on average NOK 156.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (28m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 156 compared to roughly NOK 102 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Derby
How to get from Leicester to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:40 AM 0h50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 3:30 AM Derby, Bus Station NOK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:40 AM 0h50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 3:30 AM Derby, Bus Station NOK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C21653
2:07 PM 0h20 Leicester station (LEI) 2:27 PM Derby station (DBY) NOK 142 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W70940
7:06 AM 0h22 Leicester station (LEI) 7:28 AM Derby station (DBY) NOK 79 1 One-way 0 transfers - C21772
11:37 PM 0h31 Leicester station (LEI) 12:08 AM Derby station (DBY) NOK 79 1 One-way 0 transfers - C21767
7:43 AM 0h31 Leicester station (LEI) 8:14 AM Derby station (DBY) NOK 79 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 1h05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 12:05 AM Derby, Bus Station NOK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:40 PM 1h05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 6:45 PM Derby, Bus Station NOK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:35 PM 1h30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 12:05 AM Derby, Bus Station NOK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Derby:
A bus is NOK 79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Derby costing on average NOK 156.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Derby by train.
- 27 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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