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Compare bus and train for Derby to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Guildford:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Guildford costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Guildford
How to get from Derby to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX440 · NX0303:10 PM6h20Derby, Bus Station9:30 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX440 · NX0303:10 PM6h20Derby, Bus Station9:30 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo10:08 AM2h54Derby station (DBY)1:02 PMGuildford station (GLD)$1031One-way2 transfers
Other options
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G150978:53 AM3h16Derby station (DBY)12:09 PMGuildford station (GLD)$1881One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo9:08 AM2h54Derby station (DBY)12:02 PMGuildford station (GLD)$1971One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo8:06 AM2h56Derby station (DBY)11:02 AMGuildford station (GLD)$1971One-way2 transfers
NX440 · NX03011:15 AM7h10Derby, Bus Station6:25 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$361One-way1 transfer
NX440 · NX0306:40 AM8h00Derby, Bus Station2:40 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$361One-way1 transfer
NX440 · NX0304:50 AM6h15Derby, Bus Station11:05 AMGuildford, Egerton Road$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Guildford:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Guildford costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Guildford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Guildford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
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