How to travel from Blackpool to Derby, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Derby is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Blackpool to Derby by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Crewe

Take the train to Crewe and then to Derby.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Derby Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Derby

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Derby by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Blackpool and Derby is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Blackpool and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Derby is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Derby. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Blackpool and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Derby. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Shudehill Interchange. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Blackpool and Derby. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then Sheffield and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Derby. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).

How do I get from Blackpool to Derby

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Derby

Transport options from Blackpool to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Crewe + 2 similar
2h 10m
£54($64)
every 2 hours191km (119 miles)
Train2h 35m
£53($63)
hourly204km (127 miles)
Train via Leeds3h 20m
£80($95)
hourly244km (152 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£20($24)
4 times a week215km (133 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£22($26)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Derby

The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Derby
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Derby
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Derby