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Compare train for Preston to Derby
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 prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m 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.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Derby
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.
- 8:19 AM2h22Preston10:41 AMDerby$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:19 AM2h22Preston10:41 AMDerby$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:19 AM2h22Preston10:41 AMDerby$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:51 AM2h36Preston12:27 PMDerby$1001One-way0 transfers
6:12 AM2h38Preston8:50 AMDerby$1241One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
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