How to travel from London to Derby
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4.6Travel Information from London to Derby
 Distance | 113 miles (182 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $10 - $53 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $10 (€9) • 2 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $53 (€46) • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | National Express, British Airways or East Midlands Trains |
Travel 113 miles (182 km) by bus, train or flight to Derby from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express, British Airways or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Derby.
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How to get from London to Derby by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from London to Derby: Journey Details
Direct travel in the UK between London and Derby can be made by train or bus. Going by train is the most efficient method of traveling from London to Derby. Flights from London to Derby land at Manchester Airport nearly 120 kilometers from Derby. Considering the city is only around 200 kilometers from London, flying is not the most cost-effective way of traveling between these two cities.
Return trips from Derby to London are also available.
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Buses from London to Derby
National Express buses from London to Derby depart once or twice an hour from around 8:30 a.m. until just after 11:30 p.m. Buses from London to Derby take approximately 4 hours. Buses depart from London Victoria Coach Station, located in central London and served by London Underground, regional trains, local buses, taxis and car rentals. London also has frequent night bus services. Buses arrive at Derby Bus Station which is within walking distance of the city center.
Trains from London to Derby
East Midlands Trains offers 2 trains from London to Derby per hour commencing around 6:00 a.m. and continuing until about 11:00 p.m. Journeys take around 1.5 hours with departures from London St Pancras Station. This is on the Northern Line of the London Underground as well as having local bus, taxi and car rental links. Derby Train Station is located near the city center and served by Trent Barton and Arriva buses as well as taxis.
Flights from London to Derby
British Airways operates 8 flights from London to Derby per day. Flights depart from London Heathrow to Manchester Airport between around 5:00 a.m. and just before 6:30 p.m. Onward journeys are made directly from the airport on Transpennine Trains resulting in a total traveling time of approximately 5 hours. London Heathrow Airport is linked to the city center by the Heathrow Express train, London Underground services and local buses, as well as car rentals and taxis.
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Travel on National Express, British Airways and FlixBus travel from London to Derby at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.
FAQs: Travel from London to Derby
There are 3 travel options from London to Derby: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Derby is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Derby:
A bus is $42 (€36) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $53 (€46) from London to Derby.
Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€20) for the same trip.
The fastest way from London to Derby is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Derby that take longer:
Getting to Derby by bus takes 2 h 30 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 25 min of travel time.
The London to Derby distance is around 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Derby is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 19 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Derby as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Derby:
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International and arrive in Derby.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Derby:
- Travel with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus to go to Derby by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus London to Derby tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
- Travel with British Airways for flights to Derby. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for British Airways London to Derby tickets on Omio for $53 (€46).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains or east_midlands_trains for trains to Derby. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for East Midlands Trains London to Derby tickets on Omio for $24 (€20).
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Derby with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express or Megabus.
- Direct trains with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains with 17 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Derby as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Derby.
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