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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bolton to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Bolton to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Derby:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Derby costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25 (-€21). The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:00 AM 3h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:45 AM Derby, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:00 AM 3h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:45 AM Derby, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C04380+
G01170+
P241646:58 PM 2h27 Bolton station (BON) 9:25 PM Derby station (DBY) $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C21581+G01169+P24160
5:58 PM 2h29 Bolton station (BON) 8:27 PM Derby station (DBY) $59 1 One-way 2 transfers - C04359+W29884+P24175
11:58 AM 2h29 Bolton station (BON) 2:27 PM Derby station (DBY) $77 1 One-way 2 transfers - C04372+W29909+P24185
3:58 PM 2h29 Bolton station (BON) 6:27 PM Derby station (DBY) $77 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:50 PM 3h55 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 7:45 PM Derby, Bus Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:20 PM 4h40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 7:00 PM Derby, Bus Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Derby:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Derby costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Derby by train.
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