How to travel from Bristol to Derby

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Derby

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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Train

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$62

Average price

3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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30m

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2h 38m

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Fastest

2h 8m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Bristol to Derby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
10:50AM3h55
Bristol
02:45PMDerby
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
10:50AM3h55
Bristol
02:45PMDerby
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:50AM3h55
Bristol
02:45PMDerby
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:45PM4h50
Bristol
08:35PMDerby
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:25PM8h15
Bristol
02:40AMDerby
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:20PM8h20
Bristol
12:40AMDerby
$421One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Derby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Derby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Derby is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Derby costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Bristol to Derby is approximately 111 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Derby is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol 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 Bristol to Derby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Derby by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Derby:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol 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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