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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 €10. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 182 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€53 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €189 Average price |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Derby
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.
FlixBus9:05 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:05 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport€1291One-way0 transfers
Other options
C2177210:32 PM1h36London St Pancras International (STP)12:08 AMDerby station (DBY)€441One-way0 transfers
W7096410:32 AM1h37London St Pancras International (STP)12:09 PMDerby station (DBY)€441One-way0 transfers
C217609:32 PM1h37London St Pancras International (STP)11:09 PMDerby station (DBY)€441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 PM3h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:55 AMDerby, Bus Station€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM3h55London, Victoria Coach Station2:55 AMDerby, Bus Station€211One-way0 transfers
BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport€1291One-way0 transfers
BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport€1711One-way0 transfers
BA13726:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport€2271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Derby:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Derby costing on average €53.
A bus is €174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Derby costing on average €189.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 12 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 East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Derby by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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