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Compare train and bus for Derby to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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€80 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Derby to Southampton 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 Southampton:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Southampton costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $109 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Southampton costing on average $128 (€102).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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