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Compare train and bus for Derby to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Birmingham 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 42m. 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 €7.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Derby to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Derby to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham 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 Derby to Birmingham.
There are 2 options to travel from Derby to Birmingham including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Birmingham is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $7 (€6).
The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Derby is by train with an average travel time of 33 min.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 15 min of travel time.
The distance from Derby to Birmingham is approximately 35 miles (56 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Birmingham is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Birmingham from Derby as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Derby to Birmingham:
- Most travelers take a bus from Derby, Bus Station to Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from Derby and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Derby to Birmingham:
- National Express can take you to Birmingham by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Derby to Birmingham for $7 (€6).
- Travel with CrossCountry or Cross Country for trains to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Derby to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $5 (€4).
Yes, there are direct routes from Derby to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Birmingham with National Express with 2 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Birmingham with Cross Country with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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