How to travel from Derby to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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Bus

$98

Average price

$29

Average price

Cheapest

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Derby to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX134 · NX104
08:40AM4h00
Derby, Bus Station
12:40PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$181One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX134 · NX104
08:40AM4h00
Derby, Bus Station
12:40PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$181One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75192
09:31AM2h00
Derby station (DBY)
11:31AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75251 · C72660
09:41AM2h26
Derby station (DBY)
12:07PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$631One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75196 · C72656
08:53AM2h14
Derby station (DBY)
11:07AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$721One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75459
08:29AM2h04
Derby station (DBY)
10:33AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$801One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX133 · NX100
02:35PM5h20
Derby, Bus Station
07:55PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$251One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55AM8h00
Derby, Bus Station
07:55PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$251One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM8h25
Derby, Bus Station
04:40PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$371One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bristol costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Derby to Bristol is approximately 111 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Bristol is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Bristol 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 Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Bristol:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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