How to get from Leicester to Derby by train?

From Leicester to Derby by train

Take one direct train from Leicester to Derby in East Midlands: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Derby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station Derby
    Ride to train station
    Derby
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leicester to Derby by bus

Take one direct bus from Leicester to Derby in East Midlands: take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station to Railway Station, Derby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Walk to Derby
Leaves from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadamd
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to Derby
    Walk to
    Derby
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Derby

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and Derby, East Midlands is approximately 29.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to Derby by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Prebend Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Prebend Street, Leicester
  • Rail Station, Leicester
  • Station Street, Leicester

Public transport stations close to Derby, East Midlands

Derby is located at Derby, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Derby.

Train stations close to Derby:

  • Spondon

Bus stations close to Derby:

  • Railway Station, Derby
  • Derby
  • Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby

Related Routes

From Leicester to Derby by bus

Take one direct bus from Leicester to Derby in East Midlands: take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station to Railway Station, Derby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Walk to Derby
Leaves from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadamd
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to Derby
    Walk to
    Derby
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Derby?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leicester to Derby?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line SKYLINK DERBY.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Derby?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Leicester in Leicester to Derby in East Midlands in 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Derby?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester to Derby station near Derby in East Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leicester to Derby by train?

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and Derby in East Midlands by train is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leicester to get to Derby?

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leicester and Derby?

    Get off the train at the Derby station, which is closest to Derby in East Midlands.

  • When is the last train from Leicester to Derby?

    The last train from Leicester in Leicester to Derby in East Midlands is the East Midlands Railway line. It leaves the Leicester station at 00:52.

  • When is the last bus from Leicester to Derby?

    The last bus from Leicester in Leicester to Derby in East Midlands is the Leicester - Loughborough - East Midlands Airport - Derby line. It leaves the St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester stop at 23:55.

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