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Compare train and bus for Derby to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Bradford:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bradford costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€40) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19 (-€16). The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Bradford
How to get from Derby to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:50 AM2h30Derby1:20 PMBradford$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:50 AM2h30Derby1:20 PMBradford$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:40 PM2h25Derby10:05 PMBradford$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:55 AM2h30Derby2:25 PMBradford$111One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM2h25Derby11:05 PMBradford$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bradford:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bradford costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Bradford 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 Bradford, Interchange Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bradford by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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