How to travel from Newcastle to Derby

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newcastle to Derby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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$81

Average price

$35

Average price

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3h 54m

Average total duration

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3h 24m

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30m

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4h 33m

Average total duration

4h 3m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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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 Newcastle to Derby is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Derby costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $378 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Derby costing on average $412 (€334).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

Flight takes on average 7h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newcastle and Derby including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newcastle to Derby among Omio's users.

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from Newcastle to Derby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX133
    9:30 AM4h50
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    2:20 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX133
    9:30 AM4h50
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    2:20 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80067+CrossCountryXC103100 · G01188
    2:24 PM3h27
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    5:51 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayGR033200+CrossCountryG00914+Transpennine ExpressA26948
    5:02 PM3h48
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    8:50 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $541One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryK61661+Northern RailP28853+East Midlands RailwayW70826+Transpennine ExpressTP363400
    2:41 PM4h25
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    7:06 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $651One-way
    3 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80073+CrossCountryXC103000+London North Eastern RailwayN29387+East Midlands RailwayW70832
    3:24 PM4h41
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    8:05 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $651One-way
    4 transfers
  • National ExpressNX180 · NX134
    11:50 PM8h45
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    8:35 AMDerby, Bus Station
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Derby.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newcastle and Derby including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Derby is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Derby costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $378 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Derby costing on average $412 (€334).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

Flight takes on average 7h 4m.

The distance from Newcastle to Derby is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Derby is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Derby:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Derby by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Derby with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle 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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