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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Lincoln to Derby:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Derby costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Lincoln to Derby
How to get from Lincoln to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C21790 · C59816 · W710096:08 PM2h06Lincoln Central (LCN)8:14 PMDerby station (DBY)$191One-way2 transfers
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C21790 · C59816 · W710096:08 PM2h06Lincoln Central (LCN)8:14 PMDerby station (DBY)$191One-way2 transfers
Fastest
C216124:14 PM1h32Lincoln Central (LCN)5:46 PMDerby station (DBY)$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
C213273:40 PM1h41Lincoln Central (LCN)5:21 PMDerby station (DBY)$231One-way0 transfers
C21610 · W70747 · W709923:10 PM1h59Lincoln Central (LCN)5:09 PMDerby station (DBY)$231One-way2 transfers
C213255:40 PM1h42Lincoln Central (LCN)7:22 PMDerby station (DBY)$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Derby:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Derby costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Derby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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