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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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 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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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 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $100 (€82).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX180 · NX1347:55 PM12h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:35 AMDerby, Bus Station$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX180 · NX1347:55 PM12h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:35 AMDerby, Bus Station$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U24318:10 PM1h05Glasgow International Airport9:15 PMBirmingham International Airport$1671One-way0 transfers
Other options
W33138+
C2139011:35 AM5h45Glasgow Central (GLC)5:20 PMDerby station (DBY)$931One-way1 transfer
W33314+
C2138912:35 PM5h45Glasgow Central (GLC)6:20 PMDerby station (DBY)$931One-way1 transfer
G01163+
L8792612:00 PM4h58Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:58 PMDerby station (DBY)$2411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM11h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:00 PMDerby, Bus Station$441One-way1 transfer
NX590 · NX1348:40 AM11h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:35 PMDerby, Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM14h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:20 PMDerby, Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
BA1481 · BA13687:40 AM8h05Glasgow International Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$3311One-way1 transfer
BA8904 · BA888111:05 AM4h25Glasgow International Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$3931One-way1 transfer
BA1372+
BA872711:25 AM7h35Glasgow International Airport7:00 PMManchester Airport$3961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Derby:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $100 (€82).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Derby costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights 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 to go to Derby by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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