How to travel from Winchester to Derby, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Derby is around 248km (154 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 Winchester to Derby by train 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Derby.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)

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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Derby

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Derby by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 3hrs. 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 Winchester and Derby is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Winchester 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 Winchester to Derby is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Derby. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway and East Midlands Railways run train services between Winchester and Derby. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Winchester and Derby. We recommend that you drive to Derby. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Derby. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Winchester and Derby. The distance is around 248km (154 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 Winchester to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Derby

Transport options from Winchester to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£105($125)
every 4 hours279km (174 miles)
Train via London Waterloo3hrs
£74($88)
hourly317km (197 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£43($51)
on demand248km (154 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