The distance between Middlesbrough and Derby is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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.
👋 Also check out Derby → Middlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to York and then to Derby.
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Take the bus to Derby.
There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Derby by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Derby is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Middlesbrough and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Derby is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Derby. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
TransPennine Express Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Middlesbrough and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Middlesbrough and Derby. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Middlesbrough and Derby with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 3hrs.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Derby. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to York and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Middlesbrough and Derby. The distance is around 210km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £63($75) | hourly | 221km (137 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | £17($20) | 4 times a week | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £36($43) | on demand | 210km (130 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.