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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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Liverpool:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Liverpool costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Liverpool
How to get from Derby to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G00738+C218049:00 AM 2h29 Derby station (DBY) 11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G00738+C21804
9:00 AM 2h29 Derby station (DBY) 11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01127+
C013097:43 PM 1h40 Derby station (DBY) 9:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C21338+
C178496:24 AM 2h18 Derby station (DBY) 8:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21335+C17771
9:26 AM 2h16 Derby station (DBY) 11:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $39 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21337+C17856
7:21 AM 2h21 Derby station (DBY) 9:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX230 · NX150 · NX541
12:05 PM 10h00 Derby, Bus Station 10:05 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place $40 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX230 · NX180 · NX120
2:25 AM 10h05 Derby, Bus Station 12:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place $43 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX230 · NX777 · NX421
12:55 AM 7h40 Derby, Bus Station 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place $44 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Liverpool:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Liverpool costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail to go to Liverpool by train.
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