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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Derby:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Derby costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Derby
How to get from Liverpool to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM6h50Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre3:05 AMDerby, Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM6h50Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre3:05 AMDerby, Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W00571+
G668366:08 PM2h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:29 PMDerby station (DBY)$911One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C04377+W299186:51 PM2h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:27 PMDerby station (DBY)$301One-way1 transfer
W84723+W708416:20 PM2h41Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:01 PMDerby station (DBY)$581One-way1 transfer- C21386+
G00540+C012956:47 PM2h33Liverpool James Street (LVJ)9:20 PMDerby station (DBY)$911One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM7h00Liverpool, Liverpool One3:05 AMDerby, Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
- NX170 · NX4667:42 PM7h28Liverpool, Botanic Park3:10 AMDerby, Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
- NX170 · NX4667:38 PM7h32Liverpool, University3:10 AMDerby, Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Derby:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Derby costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
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