The distance between Durham and Derby is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Derby by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to Derby.
There are several options for getting from Durham to Derby by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Durham and Derby is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Durham and Derby by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Derby is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Derby. We recommend that you drive to Derby. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Derby. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street and Leeds Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Durham and Derby. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Derby. We recommend that you take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to Derby. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Derby. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Derby is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £27 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 60m | £27($32) | 4 times a week | 273km (170 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £39($46) | on demand | 223km (139 miles) |
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.