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Compare train and bus for Grantham to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grantham to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr169 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr169, while a train costs an average of kr169.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
kr169 Average price Cheapest | kr95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around kr169 compared to roughly kr95 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Grantham to Derby
How to get from Grantham to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grantham to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM1h45Grantham12:50 PMDerbykr801One-way1 transfer
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- 11:05 AM1h45Grantham12:50 PMDerbykr801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 11:05 AM1h45Grantham12:50 PMDerbykr801One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3:10 PM1h50Grantham5:00 PMDerbykr801One-way1 transfer
- 7:15 AM1h55Grantham9:10 AMDerbykr801One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Grantham to Derby
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grantham and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grantham station (GRA) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Derby by train.
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