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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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bradford:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bradford costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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