How to travel from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£95($110)
hourly287km (178 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£29($34)
3 times a week307km (191 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£30($35)
on demand259km (161 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne