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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 3h 17m. 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 €28.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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€65 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Derby:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Derby costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 7 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, National Express, LNER, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, National Express, Cross Country.
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