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Compare train and bus for Derby to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to York 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 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€43 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Derby to York by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Derby to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to York
Travel to York 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 York.

There are 2 options to travel between Derby and York including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to York is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to York:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to York costing on average $14 (€13).
The fastest way from Derby to York is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to York that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 17 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 73 miles (117 km) from Derby to York.
The average frequency per day from Derby to York is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Derby and York as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to York:
- Trains most often depart from Derby at Derby and arrive in York at York.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Derby to York:
- You can go to York from Derby by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€16) with National Express from Derby to York on Omio.
- You can travel from Derby to York by train with CrossCountry or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€13) with CrossCountry from Derby to York.
Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to York with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with Cross Country 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to York as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Derby to York.
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