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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Derby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Derby
How to get from Bradford to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Derby
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Derby:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Derby costing on average $26 (€20).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), LNER to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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