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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 prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€101 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Derby
Travel to Derby 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 Glasgow to Derby.
There are 3 travel options between Glasgow and Derby. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Derby from Glasgow is by taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€31).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Derby:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $52 (€47).
A bus is $22 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $57 (€52).
The quickest way to travel between Glasgow and Derby is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 9 h 10 min on average.
Getting to Derby by train takes 4 h 20 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 231 miles (373 km) between Glasgow and Derby.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Derby is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Derby from Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Derby:
- Trains mostly leave from Glasgow Central and tend to arrive in Derby.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Derby:
- You can take a bus from Glasgow to Derby with National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $35 (€31) with National Express from Glasgow to Derby.
- You can travel to Derby from Glasgow by flight with easyJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $52 (€47) with easyJet from Glasgow to Derby.
- You can take a train from Glasgow to Derby with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $57 (€52) with Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Derby.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Derby with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with 2 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Derby as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Glasgow and Derby.
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