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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$78 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Derby
How to get from Newcastle to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C750848:40 AM2h47Newcastle station (NCL)11:27 AMDerby station (DBY)$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM5h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street7:45 PMDerby, Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C751988:35 AM2h18Newcastle station (NCL)10:53 AMDerby station (DBY)$571One-way0 transfers
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C7520010:33 AM2h18Newcastle station (NCL)12:51 PMDerby station (DBY)$991One-way0 transfers
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C516788:40 AM3h28Newcastle station (NCL)12:08 PMDerby station (DBY)$941One-way3 transfers
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C516788:58 AM3h10Newcastle station (NCL)12:08 PMDerby station (DBY)$971One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM6h25Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street7:00 PMDerby, Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
NX1339:45 AM4h50Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2:35 PMDerby, Bus Station$621One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM8h10Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street10:55 PMDerby, Bus Station$441One-way1 transfer
BA1337 · BA13807:20 PM3h15Newcastle Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$5441One-way1 transfer
BA1335 · BA13804:20 PM6h15Newcastle Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$5441One-way1 transfer
BA1335 · BA13784:20 PM5h10Newcastle Airport9:30 PMManchester Airport$6101One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Derby
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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).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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