How to travel from Lincoln to Derby

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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Derby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $18.

Distance: 44 miles (71 km)

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Bus

$20

Average price

Cheapest

$23

Average price

2h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Lincoln to Derby is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Derby:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Derby costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Lincoln to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lincoln and Derby including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lincoln to Derby among Omio's users.

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from Lincoln to Derby

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • East Midlands RailwayC21790 · C59816 · W71009
    6:08 PM2h06
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    8:14 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $191One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayC21790 · C59816 · W71009
    6:08 PM2h06
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    8:14 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $191One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC21612
    4:14 PM1h32
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    5:46 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC21327
    3:40 PM1h41
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    5:21 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21610 · W70747 · W70992
    3:10 PM1h59
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    5:09 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $231One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21325
    5:40 PM1h42
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    7:22 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Derby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lincoln and Derby including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lincoln to Derby is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Derby:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Derby costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Lincoln to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Lincoln to Derby is approximately 44 miles (71 km).
The average frequency per day from Lincoln to Derby is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Derby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lincoln to Derby:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lincoln to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Derby by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lincoln to Derby:
  • 2 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Lincoln 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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