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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 182 km
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€54 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €164 Average price |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Derby:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Derby costing on average €18.
A bus is €54 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Derby costing on average €60.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Derby as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with Azul to go to Derby by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, National Express, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Derby by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, National Express, east_midlands_trains.
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