How to travel from Newcastle to Derby

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Compare train and bus 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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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€24

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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4h 57m

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4h 27m

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from Newcastle to Derby

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

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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.

FlixBus
12:25PM6h10
Newcastle
06:35PMDerby
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:25PM6h10
Newcastle
06:35PMDerby
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:50PM5h45
Newcastle
06:35PMDerby
$531One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:10PM7h40
Newcastle
09:50PMDerby
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:15PM7h35
Newcastle
09:50PMDerby
$431One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

You can get between Newcastle upon Tyne and Derby 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to Derby from Newcastle upon Tyne is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).

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

A bus is $25 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Derby costing on average $42 (€38).

The fastest way to get to Derby from Newcastle upon Tyne is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 25 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 141 miles (228 km) between Newcastle upon Tyne and Derby.

The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Derby is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Derby from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Derby:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.

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

  • You can go to Derby from Newcastle upon Tyne by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $17 (€15) with Megabus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Derby on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Derby with CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Newcastle upon Tyne to Derby tickets for $42 (€38) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle upon Tyne to Derby with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct bus per day with.
  • Direct train available with CrossCountry or Cross Country 4 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 to Derby from Newcastle upon Tyne.

Omio customers who travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Derby often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or 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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