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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $394.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $394 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Derby:
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $125 (€104).
A bus is $319 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $394 (€329).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
The journey is about 20m faster (4h 40m by train vs 5h 0m by car) and roughly $16 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($125 (€104) vs $140 (€117)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Derby
How to get from Glasgow to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G011487:48 AM5h39Glasgow Central (GLC)1:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G011487:48 AM5h39Glasgow Central (GLC)1:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C178748:00 AM4h31Glasgow Central (GLC)12:31 PMDerby station (DBY)$881One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W298736:48 AM5h39Glasgow Central (GLC)12:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$461One-way0 transfers
- W29868+
L877586:00 AM5h27Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:27 AMDerby station (DBY)$551One-way1 transfer - W34181 · W34265+
C213016:29 AM5h12Glasgow Central (GLC)11:41 AMDerby station (DBY)$1611One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Derby:
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $125 (€104).
A bus is $319 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $394 (€329).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Derby as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Derby by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Derby by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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