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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Derby by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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