The distance between Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newcastle upon Tyne → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle.
Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are several options for getting from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 50m.
CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Trent University. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £95($110) | hourly | 287km (178 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | £29($34) | 3 times a week | 307km (191 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £30($35) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.