How to travel from St Andrews to Derby, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Derby is around 67km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 48min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from St Andrews to Derby by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Derby.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Derby.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance67km (41 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Derby

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Derby by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 48min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between St Andrews and Derby is around 67km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from St Andrews and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Derby is to take a taxi which takes around 48min and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between St Andrews and Derby. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from St Andrews to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordesley Venetia Rd, Digbeth Park St and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1hr.

CrossCountry run train services between St Andrews and Derby. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, 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 St Andrews and Derby. We recommend that you take a taxi to Derby. instead which will take 48min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 1hr.

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 St Andrews and Derby. The distance is around 67km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £36 ($43).

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Transport options from St Andrews to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£36($43)
every 30 mins69km (43 miles)
Taxi
48min
£110($130)
on demand67km (41 miles)
Drive
48min
£8($9)
on demand67km (41 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.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Derby
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Derby
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Derby