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Compare bus and train for Derby to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Nottingham:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Nottingham costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (27m by train vs 33m by car). Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $7 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 Nottingham
How to get from Derby to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G006897:01 PM 0h25 Derby station (DBY) 7:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G00689
7:01 PM 0h25 Derby station (DBY) 7:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G00682
9:00 AM 0h22 Derby station (DBY) 9:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G66797
6:36 PM 0h25 Derby station (DBY) 7:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $3 1 One-way 0 transfers - G66510
6:01 PM 0h29 Derby station (DBY) 6:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $3 1 One-way 0 transfers - G66502
1:59 PM 0h22 Derby station (DBY) 2:21 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Nottingham:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Nottingham costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Nottingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
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