How to travel from Wakefield to Derby

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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Derby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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Driving

$32

Average price

Cheapest

$25

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 14m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

CrossCountry

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The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Derby is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Derby:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Derby costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wakefield and Derby including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Wakefield to Derby among Omio's users.

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from Wakefield to Derby

How to get from Wakefield to Derby by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Wakefield to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    7:50 AM1h55
    Wakefield
    9:45 AMDerby
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:50 AM1h55
    Wakefield
    9:45 AMDerby
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:50 AM1h55
    Wakefield
    9:45 AMDerby
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:00 AM2h00
    Wakefield
    11:00 AMDerby
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Derby.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Wakefield and Derby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Derby is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Derby:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Derby costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

The distance from Wakefield to Derby is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Derby is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wakefield to Derby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wakefield to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Derby by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wakefield to Derby:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Wakefield 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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