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How to get from Derby to Leicester General by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Derby to Leicester General in Leicester, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Derby station to Leicester station. Next, take the 15 bus from Rail Station, Leicester station to Walshe Road, Goodwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 1515
Walk to Leicester General
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
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtwa
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Goodwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walshe Road, Goodwood
    ID lecdmjdj
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester General
    Walk to
    Leicester General
    Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicester LE5, UK
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and 16

To get from Derby to Leicester General in Leicester, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Derby station to Leicester station. Next, take the 16 bus from Charles Street, Leicester station to General Hospital, Crown Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 1616
Walk to Leicester General
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
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjmj
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    General Hospital, Crown Hills
    ID lecdgmpd
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester General
    Walk to
    Leicester General
    Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicester LE5, UK
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Derby to Leicester General

The distance between Derby, Leicester and Leicester General, Leicester is approximately 32.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Derby to Leicester General by bus and 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 East, Derby.

Train stations close to Derby:

  • Peartree
  • Spondon

Bus stations close to Derby:

  • Railway Station East, Derby
  • Midland Road, Derby
  • Trinity Street, Derby

Public transport stations close to Leicester General, Leicester

Leicester General is located at Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicester LE5, UK, Leicester and the nearest public transport station is Whitehall Road, Goodwood.

Bus stations close to Leicester General:

  • Whitehall Road, Goodwood
  • General Hospital, Crown Hills
  • Barnes Heath Road, Crown Hills

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and 16

To get from Derby to Leicester General in Leicester, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Derby station to Leicester station. Next, take the 16 bus from Charles Street, Leicester station to General Hospital, Crown Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 1616
Walk to Leicester General
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
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjmj
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    General Hospital, Crown Hills
    ID lecdgmpd
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester General
    Walk to
    Leicester General
    Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicester LE5, UK
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct train between Derby and Leicester General?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Derby to Leicester General?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from London St Pancras International station near Derby in Derby to Leicester station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leicester General station near Leicester General in Leicester.

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

    The total travel time between Derby in Derby and Leicester General in Leicester by train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    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 General?

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

  • When is the last train from Derby to Leicester General?

    The last train from Derby in Derby to Leicester General in Leicester is the East Midlands Railway line. It leaves the Derby station at 22:03.

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