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Compare train and bus for Derby to Horley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$144 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Horley:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Horley costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
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How to get from Derby to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:10 PM8h00Derby9:10 PMHorley$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:10 PM8h00Derby9:10 PMHorley$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:10 PM8h00Derby9:10 PMHorley$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Horley:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Horley costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Horley 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Horley by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Horley by bus.
- 15 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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