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Compare train and bus for Huddersfield to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Huddersfield to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Huddersfield to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Derby:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Derby costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Huddersfield to Derby
How to get from Huddersfield to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Huddersfield to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W708326:09 PM 1h56 Huddersfield station (HUD) 8:05 PM Derby station (DBY) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
C32080+
W708326:09 PM 1h56 Huddersfield station (HUD) 8:05 PM Derby station (DBY) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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C247486:42 PM 1h45 Huddersfield station (HUD) 8:27 PM Derby station (DBY) $40 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
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W708265:09 PM 1h57 Huddersfield station (HUD) 7:06 PM Derby station (DBY) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
G01169+
C249246:30 PM 1h57 Huddersfield station (HUD) 8:27 PM Derby station (DBY) $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G158505:42 PM 1h45 Huddersfield station (HUD) 7:27 PM Derby station (DBY) $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Derby:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Derby costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Huddersfield and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Huddersfield station (HUD) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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