How to travel from Sunderland to Derby, United Kingdom

The distance between Sunderland and Derby is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sunderland 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.

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Train

Take the train to Derby.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £86($100)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Derby.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Derby

There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Derby by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Sunderland and Derby is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Sunderland and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Derby is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Derby. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

CrossCountry run train services between Sunderland and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Sunderland and Derby. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sunderland and Derby with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 3h 45m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Sunderland and Derby. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Sunderland and Derby. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Derby

Transport options from Sunderland to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£86($100)
hourly286km (178 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£18($21)
3 times a week269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£43($51)
on demand249km (155 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