How to travel from Bolton to Derby

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $32.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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$57

Average price

Cheapest

$27

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 19m

Average total duration

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1h 49m

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1h 52m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Derby is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Derby:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Derby costing on average $57 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bolton and Derby including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bolton to Derby among Omio's users.

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from Bolton to Derby

How to get from Bolton to Derby by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Bolton to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    2:20 PM5h15
    Bolton
    7:35 PMDerby
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:20 PM5h15
    Bolton
    7:35 PMDerby
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:20 PM5h15
    Bolton
    7:35 PMDerby
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Derby

Travel to Derby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Derby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bolton and Derby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Derby is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Derby:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Derby costing on average $57 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Bolton to Derby is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Derby is:
  • 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Derby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolton to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail to go to Derby by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bolton to Derby often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Derby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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