How to travel from Derby to Southampton

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 139 miles (225 km)

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$92

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$32

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4h 23m

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3h 53m

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30m

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6h 50m

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6h 20m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Derby to Southampton

How to get from Derby to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Derby to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
05:40PM7h20
Derby
01:00AMSouthampton
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
05:40PM7h20
Derby
01:00AMSouthampton
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:40PM7h20
Derby
01:00AMSouthampton
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Southampton

Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Southampton.

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There are 3 options to travel between Derby and Southampton including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $21 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Southampton:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Southampton costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Southampton costing on average $90 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Southampton is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Derby to Southampton is approximately 139 miles (225 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Southampton is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Southampton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Southampton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Southampton:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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