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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Derby to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Derby to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Nottingham:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Nottingham costing on average $4 (€4).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Nottingham 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 Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Trent Barton to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with Trent Barton.
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