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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$81 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Flight takes on average 7h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Derby
How to get from Newcastle to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1339:30 AM4h50Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2:20 PMDerby, Bus Station$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1339:30 AM4h50Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2:20 PMDerby, Bus Station$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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XC103100 · G011882:24 PM3h27Newcastle station (NCL)5:51 PMDerby station (DBY)$651One-way2 transfers
Other options
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A269485:02 PM3h48Newcastle station (NCL)8:50 PMDerby station (DBY)$541One-way2 transfers
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P28853+
W70826+
TP3634002:41 PM4h25Newcastle station (NCL)7:06 PMDerby station (DBY)$651One-way3 transfers
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XC103000+
N29387+
W708323:24 PM4h41Newcastle station (NCL)8:05 PMDerby station (DBY)$651One-way4 transfers
NX180 · NX13411:50 PM8h45Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station8:35 AMDerby, Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Flight takes on average 7h 4m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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