How to travel from Derby to Birmingham

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Compare bus and train 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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 35 miles (57 km)

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from Derby to Birmingham

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.

  • National Express
    2:40 PM1h20
    Derby
    4:00 PMBirmingham
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    2:40 PM1h20
    Derby
    4:00 PMBirmingham
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:50 AM1h10
    Derby
    10:00 AMBirmingham
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    5:40 PM3h35
    Derby
    9:15 PMBirmingham
    $271One-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 between Derby and Birmingham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Birmingham:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Birmingham costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Derby to Birmingham is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Birmingham is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Birmingham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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