How to travel from Derby to Birmingham

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Travel Information from Derby to Birmingham

Distance35 miles (56 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$5 - $7
Cheapest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 33 min
Fastest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 33 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Travel 35 miles (56 km) by train or bus between Derby and Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Derby to Birmingham.

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from Derby to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
07:40AM1h20
Derby
09:00AMBirmingham
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:40AM1h20
Derby
09:00AMBirmingham
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:40AM1h20
Derby
09:00AMBirmingham
$121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
01:40PM1h20
Derby
03:00PMBirmingham
$181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:05PM3h20
Derby
08:25PMBirmingham
$231One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:40PM3h35
Derby
10:15PMBirmingham
$241One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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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.

Looking to extend your trip from Derby to Birmingham? Many Omio customers who go from Derby to Birmingham usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool from Birmingham, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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