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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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bristol:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bristol costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Bristol
How to get from Derby to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX134 · NX1048:40 AM4h00Derby, Bus Station12:40 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX134 · NX1048:40 AM4h00Derby, Bus Station12:40 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W2987312:31 PM2h01Derby station (DBY)2:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W2986811:31 AM2h01Derby station (DBY)1:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$421One-way0 transfers
- G011481:30 PM2h03Derby station (DBY)3:33 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$421One-way0 transfers
- G01184 · W2987712:55 PM2h18Derby station (DBY)3:13 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bristol:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bristol costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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