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Compare train, bus, and flight for Derby to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $408.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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$86 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $408 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Derby to London
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to London:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to London costing on average $86 (€72).
A bus is $373 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to London costing on average $408 (€342).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 2h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $86 (€72) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to London
How to get from Derby to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:50 PM2h35Derby, Bus Station10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:50 PM2h35Derby, Bus Station10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4541One-way0 transfers
Other options
C216552:32 PM1h37Derby station (DBY)4:09 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$201One-way0 transfers
W708042:08 PM1h31Derby station (DBY)3:39 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$241One-way0 transfers
W708103:08 PM1h31Derby station (DBY)4:39 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 PM3h05Derby, Bus Station10:55 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM2h40Derby, Bus Station1:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM3h10Derby, Bus Station2:25 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
BA13694:25 PM1h05Manchester Airport5:30 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3691One-way0 transfers
BA13817:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3691One-way0 transfers
BA13796:55 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3691One-way0 transfers
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Travel from Luton to London: Journey Details
Whether you have just touched down from a flight at the airport or you are coming from the town itself, traveling from Luton to London is easy. The distance between the two cities is fairly short, so flying won't make sense, but trains and buses cover the journey in between 25 minutes and 1 hour. Services depart at least once an hour, even in the middle of the night, and travelers in the UK can choose between a variety of drop off points in central London.
Return trips from London to Luton are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to London:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to London costing on average $86 (€72).
A bus is $373 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to London costing on average $408 (€342).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to London by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 25 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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