How to travel from Loughborough to Derby

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Compare train and bus for Loughborough to Derby

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 2Cheapest 11
Average price 7Cheapest 12
Average duration17m3h 30m
Direct Options
First departure12:14 AM12:21 AM
Last departure11:55 PM8:30 PM
No. of daily departures52
Companies
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Cross Country
  • Megabus
  • National Express

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from Loughborough to Derby

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

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bus

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

National Express
12:50PM3h30
Loughborough
04:20PMDerby
$141One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
12:50PM3h30
Loughborough
04:20PMDerby
$141One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
12:50PM3h30
Loughborough
04:20PMDerby
$141One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on National Express and CrossCountry travel between Loughborough and Derby at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Derby from Loughborough. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Loughborough - Derby travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: Travel from Loughborough to Derby

      FAQs: 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 Loughborough to Derby.
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      There are 2 options to travel to Derby from Loughborough including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Derby from Loughborough is by taking a train, which costs on average $2 (€2).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Loughborough to Derby:

      Taking a train costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Derby from Loughborough is by train with an average travel time of 17 min.

      Other travel options to Derby take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 30 min of travel time.

      The distance from Loughborough to Derby is approximately 16 miles (25 km).

      The average frequency per day from Loughborough to Derby is:

      • 25 trains a day.

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Loughborough to Derby:

      • Most travelers catch their bus from Loughborough, The Rushes and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
      • Most travelers board their train from Loughborough and arrive in Derby.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Loughborough to Derby:

      • You can take a bus from Loughborough to Derby with National Express or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with National Express from Loughborough to Derby.
      • You can travel by train to Derby from Loughborough with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains, and you can find East Midlands Trains Loughborough to Derby tickets for $2 (€2) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Loughborough to Derby with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct train to Derby with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains with 10 direct trains per day.

      Direct services to Derby tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Your trip from Loughborough to Derby doesn't have to end in Derby. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Leicester. If you’d like to add London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Leicester to your Loughborough to Derby tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Derby today!
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