How to travel from Derby to Bradford

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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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$13

Average price

Cheapest

$48

Average price

2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

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30m

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2h 14m

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Fastest

1h 44m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Derby to Bradford

How to get from Derby to Bradford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Derby to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:35PM2h15
Derby
09:50PMBradford
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
07:35PM2h15
Derby
09:50PMBradford
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:35PM2h15
Derby
09:50PMBradford
$101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:30PM2h20
Derby
09:50PMBradford
$171One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Bradford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Derby to Bradford is approximately 61 miles (99 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Bradford is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Bradford:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Bradford:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Bradford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Stockport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bradford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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