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Compare train for Bolton to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 50m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $87 (€71) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Derby
How to get from Bolton to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G89813 · G9010110:58 AM2h29Bolton station (BON)1:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- C04353+G01147+G89813 · G9010110:58 AM2h29Bolton station (BON)1:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- C04353+G01147+G89813 · G9010110:58 AM2h29Bolton station (BON)1:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way3 transfers
Other options
- C04356+W29886+G8983711:57 AM2h30Bolton station (BON)2:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way2 transfers
- C21808+G01155+G898441:56 PM2h31Bolton station (BON)4:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way2 transfers
- C04366+G01163+G898482:56 PM2h31Bolton station (BON)5:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$381One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Derby:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Derby costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Derby as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Derby by train.
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