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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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Bus
Driving

$41

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$33

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Liverpool costing on average $41 (€33).

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

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Derby and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Derby to Liverpool among Omio's users.

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from Derby to Liverpool

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • East Midlands RailwayC21340+Mersey RailG30646+West Midlands TrainsC17996
    6:43 PM3h11
    Derby station (DBY)
    9:54 PMLiverpool Central (LVC)
    $141One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayC21340+Mersey RailG30646+West Midlands TrainsC17996
    6:43 PM3h11
    Derby station (DBY)
    9:54 PMLiverpool Central (LVC)
    $141One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01116+Avanti West CoastW33072
    6:40 PM1h41
    Derby station (DBY)
    8:21 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayW70973+Transpennine ExpressW84722
    6:34 PM2h27
    Derby station (DBY)
    9:01 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC21340+Transport for WalesG38902+Mersey RailP85009
    6:43 PM2h56
    Derby station (DBY)
    9:39 PMLiverpool James Street (LVJ)
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04191 · C04442
    11:50 AM2h39
    Derby station (DBY)
    2:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX134 · NX541
    8:50 AM8h30
    Derby, Bus Station
    5:20 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX133 · NX541
    2:25 PM6h00
    Derby, Bus Station
    8:25 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX133 · NX170
    2:45 PM5h39
    Derby, Bus Station
    8:24 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park
    $421One-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 $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Liverpool costing on average $41 (€33).

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

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

The distance from Derby to Liverpool is approximately 70 miles (114 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Liverpool is:
  • Around 15 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 Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, 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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