Derby University - bus services and trains

Hi,

I'm going to Derby uni in sept and need to know what the bus services are like and how easy it is to get to different areas? Also how much a pass would cost?

I would get the train home so any info about train availability to Sheffield would be useful!

I am only asking because I'm debating getting a car so need to weigh up if it's worth it.

Thanks, any answers are appreciated 😊

Hi,

I'm going to Derby uni in sept and need to know what the bus services are like and how easy it is to get to different areas? Also how much a pass would cost?

I would get the train home so any info about train availability to Sheffield would be useful!

I am only asking because I'm debating getting a car so need to weigh up if it's worth it.

Thanks, any answers are appreciated 😊

Hi there, I've just finished my first year here at Derby. Sounds like you're commuting instead of living in halls? With halls you get a free bus pass and also if you study at friar gate you get one too. Otherwise it's £1.70 for a bus I believe! Uni bus no.5 runs a direct route from the train station to the main campus Kedleston Road and in all takes about 15-20 mins and run every 10-13 mins. From Sheffield there is a train that comes through Derby (the train I get from London terminates at Sheffield!) so train links are good. Would definitely recommend getting a railcard, at the moment you can get money off them with nus and Unidays ect. It would make your journeys so much cheap. Have a look on trainline and see how long the journey is /prices at peak times, there's also an option to view prices with the railcard discount added.
Hope this helps! I'd be happy to answer any more questions

Hi,

Im going to be starting an MSc at Derby this September and will be studying at One Friar Gate.

How do you go about getting a free bus pass?

Thanks.

Im going to do that to. Any tips?