How to travel from Newcastle to Derby

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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Derby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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Bus

$78

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

3h 47m

Average total duration

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3h 17m

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30m

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4h 31m

Average total duration

4h 1m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Newcastle to Derby

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • CrossCountryC75084
    8:40 AM2h47
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    11:27 AMDerby station (DBY)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM5h55
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    7:45 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75198
    8:35 AM2h18
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    10:53 AMDerby station (DBY)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC75200
    10:33 AM2h18
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:51 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75084+London North Eastern RailwayY11819+Transpennine ExpressC43554+East Midlands RailwayC51678
    8:40 AM3h28
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:08 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $941One-way
    3 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11819+Transpennine ExpressC43554+East Midlands RailwayC51678
    8:58 AM3h10
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:08 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:35 PM6h25
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    7:00 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX133
    9:45 AM4h50
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    2:35 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM8h10
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    10:55 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1337 · BA1380
    7:20 PM3h15
    Newcastle Airport
    10:35 PMManchester Airport
    $5441One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1335 · BA1380
    4:20 PM6h15
    Newcastle Airport
    10:35 PMManchester Airport
    $5441One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1335 · BA1378
    4:20 PM5h10
    Newcastle Airport
    9:30 PMManchester Airport
    $6101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Derby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newcastle and Derby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Derby is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Derby costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Newcastle to Derby is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Derby is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Derby:
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Derby with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle 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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