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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $70 (€58) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Preston to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:18 PM2h36Preston11:54 PMDerby$981One-way0 transfers
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- 9:18 PM2h36Preston11:54 PMDerby$981One-way0 transfers
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- 9:18 PM2h36Preston11:54 PMDerby$981One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains to go to Derby by train.
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