How to travel from Derby to Liverpool

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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Bus

€44

Average price

€26

Average price

Cheapest

2h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Trains

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National Express

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

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from Derby to Liverpool

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX134 · NX550
08:40AM5h50
Derby, Bus Station
02:30PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$251One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX134 · NX550
08:40AM5h50
Derby, Bus Station
02:30PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$251One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75248+Avanti West CoastL02208
08:42AM1h41
Derby station (DBY)
10:23AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$941One-way
1 transfer

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12337+West Midlands TrainsW05242
09:26AM2h16
Derby station (DBY)
11:42AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$431One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12336+West Midlands TrainsW05237
08:24AM2h18
Derby station (DBY)
10:42AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$431One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12250 · Y12438
08:33AM2h56
Derby station (DBY)
11:29AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$491One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX133 · NX550
02:35PM5h55
Derby, Bus Station
08:30PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX440 · NX777 · NX550
09:15AM8h00
Derby, Bus Station
05:15PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$431One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX133 · NX171
02:50PM6h04
Derby, Bus Station
08:54PMLiverpool, Botanic Park
$461One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool 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 Liverpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Liverpool costing on average $21 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Derby to Liverpool is approximately 70 miles (114 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Liverpool is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Liverpool 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 Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.

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