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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Birmingham:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Birmingham costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
The journey is about 22m faster (41m by train vs 1h 3m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $26 (€22)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Birmingham
How to get from Derby to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G011767:51 AM0h37Derby station (DBY)8:28 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G011767:51 AM0h37Derby station (DBY)8:28 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G011863:57 PM0h31Derby station (DBY)4:28 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W299258:53 AM0h35Derby station (DBY)9:28 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$121One-way0 transfers
- G010988:42 AM0h42Derby station (DBY)9:24 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$131One-way0 transfers
- G007459:10 AM0h45Derby station (DBY)9:55 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM3h15Derby, Bus Station7:55 AMBirmingham$131One-way1 transfer- NX196 · NX1836:05 PM3h20Derby, Bus Station9:25 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way1 transfer
- NX230 · NX1507:35 AM3h25Derby, Bus Station11:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Birmingham:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Birmingham costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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