How to get from Derby to Leicester by train?

From Derby to Leicester by train

Take one direct train from Derby to Leicester in Leicester: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Derby station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min.

32min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

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

From Derby to Leicester by bus

To get from Derby to Leicester in Leicester, take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from Railway Station, Derby station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. Next, take the 84 bus from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station to Rutland Street, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - 8484
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Railway Station, Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadajp
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Leicester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpjm
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Broughton Astley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rutland Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjpw
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Derby to Leicester

The distance between Derby, Leicester and Leicester, Leicester is approximately 47.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Derby to Leicester by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leicester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Derby

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

Train stations close to Derby:

  • Spondon
  • Peartree

Bus stations close to Derby:

  • Railway Station, Derby
  • Calvert Street, Derby
  • Midland Road, Derby

Public transport stations close to Leicester, Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, Leicester and the nearest public transport station is Charles Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Charles Street, Leicester
  • Saxby Street, Leicester
  • Lincoln Street, Highfields

Related Routes

From Derby to Leicester by bus

To get from Derby to Leicester in Leicester, take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from Railway Station, Derby station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. Next, take the 84 bus from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station to Rutland Street, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - 8484
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Railway Station, Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadajp
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Leicester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpjm
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Broughton Astley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rutland Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjpw
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line SKYLINK DERBY, Bus line 84.

  • Is there a direct train between Derby and Leicester?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Derby in Derby to Leicester in Leicester in 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Derby to Leicester?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from London St Pancras International station near Derby in Derby to Leicester station near Leicester in Leicester.

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

    The total travel time between Derby in Derby and Leicester in Leicester by train is about 32 min.

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

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the London St Pancras International station near Derby in Derby.

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

    Get off the train at the Leicester station, which is closest to Leicester in Leicester.

  • When is the last bus from Derby to Leicester?

    The last bus from Derby in Derby to Leicester in Leicester is the Leicester - Loughborough - East Midlands Airport - Derby line. It leaves the Railway Station, Derby stop at 06:59.

  • When is the first train from Derby to Leicester?

    The first train from Derby in Derby to Leicester in Leicester is East Midlands Railway. It leaves the Derby station at 05:05.