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4.6Travel Information to Derby from Preston
 Distance | 77 miles (124 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $29 - $48 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $29 (€26) • 7 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $48 (€44) • 2 h 2 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or East Midlands Trains |
Travel 77 miles (124 km) by train or bus to Derby from Preston. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Preston to Derby.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options from Preston to Derby: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Derby from Preston is by taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Preston to Derby:
A bus is $20 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $48 (€44) from Preston to Derby.
The fastest way to get to Derby from Preston is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 2 min.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Getting to Derby by bus takes 7 h 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 77 miles (124 km) between Preston and Derby.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Derby is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Derby from Preston 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 from Preston to Derby:
The following travel companies offer services from Preston to Derby:
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Preston to Derby tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express for trains to Derby. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for East Midlands Trains Preston to Derby tickets on Omio for $48 (€44).
Yes, there are direct services available from Preston to Derby with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Direct train with.
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 between Preston and Derby.
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