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FAQs: Travel from Preston 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 Preston to Derby.

You can travel between Preston and Derby by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Derby is a train with an average price of $63 (€51).
The fastest way to travel from Preston to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.
The distance from Preston to Derby is approximately 77 miles (125 km).
The average frequency per day from Preston to Derby is:
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Derby as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Derby:
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express to go to Derby by train.
Omio customers who travel from Preston 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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