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Compare train and bus for Derby to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $77, while a bus costs an average of $77.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bath:
A train is $0.13 (€0.11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Bath costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.71 (€-9.58). The journey takes 7h 1m versus 2h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Derby to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM9h10Derby7:25 PMBath$281One-way0 transfers
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- 10:15 AM9h10Derby7:25 PMBath$281One-way0 transfers
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- 10:15 AM9h10Derby7:25 PMBath$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bath:
A train is $0.13 (€0.11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Bath costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bath by train.
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