How to travel from Plymouth to Derby, United Kingdom
The distance between Plymouth and Derby is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Plymouth to Derby by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Derby.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£125($150)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Derby
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Derby by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).
The distance between Plymouth and Derby is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Plymouth and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Derby is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Derby. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Plymouth and Derby with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 4h 15m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Plymouth and Derby. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Derby. We recommend that you drive to Derby. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Plymouth and Derby. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Derby
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 414km (257 miles) |
| Train via Newport (S Wales) | 5h 45m | £140($165) | every 4 hours | 468km (291 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | £46($54) | on demand | 399km (248 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.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Derby
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Derby
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Derby