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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Derby:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Derby costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Derby
How to get from Bedford to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W70930 · C217772:14 PM1h28Bedford station (BDM)3:42 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W70930 · C217772:14 PM1h28Bedford station (BDM)3:42 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W70930 · C217772:14 PM1h28Bedford station (BDM)3:42 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C41877 · C21646 · C217642:55 PM1h47Bedford station (BDM)4:42 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way2 transfers
- W70921 · W7094712:11 PM1h33Bedford station (BDM)1:44 PMDerby station (DBY)$441One-way1 transfer
- C41880 · W709633:25 PM1h48Bedford station (BDM)5:13 PMDerby station (DBY)$631One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX2306:15 PM3h50Bedford, Bus Station10:05 PMDerby, Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX2301:15 PM4h05Bedford, Bus Station5:20 PMDerby, Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX2302:15 PM4h15Bedford, Bus Station6:30 PMDerby, Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Derby:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Derby costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Derby by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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