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Compare train and bus for Derby to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Bristol 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 Bristol:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bristol costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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 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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