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Compare train and bus for Derby to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Derby to Bradford 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 1h 46m. 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 €16.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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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The best way to travel from Derby to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Bradford
Travel to Bradford 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 Bradford.

There are 2 travel options to Bradford from Derby. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bradford:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Derby to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bradford that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 20 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 61 miles (98 km) between Derby and Bradford.
The average frequency per day from Derby to Bradford is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Derby to Bradford 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 Bradford:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Derby to Bradford depart from Derby, Bus Station to Bradford, Interchange Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Derby to Bradford:
- National Express can take you to Bradford by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Derby to Bradford for $11 (€10).
- CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, Cross Country or east_midlands_trains can take you to Bradford by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Derby to Bradford for $19 (€17).
Yes, there are direct routes from Derby to Bradford with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Bradford with National Express.
Direct services to Bradford 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 trip.
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