How to travel from London to Derby

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Derby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $76.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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Flight

$68

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$17

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$206

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2h 41m

Average total duration

2h 11m

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3h 38m

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3h 8m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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East Midlands Trains

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National Express

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Azul

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from London to Derby

How to get from London to Derby by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM2h45
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11:50AMDerby, Bus Station
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX440
08:30AM4h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:30PMDerby, Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1358
06:50AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
07:55AMManchester Airport
$1211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsC52141
09:30AM1h55
London St Pancras International (STP)
11:25AMDerby station (DBY)
$751One-way
0 transfers
West Midlands TrainsW08161+CrossCountryC74971
10:52AM3h39
London Euston (EUS)
02:31PMDerby station (DBY)
$781One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02670+CrossCountryC74841
08:18AM2h22
London Euston (EUS)
10:40AMDerby station (DBY)
$1241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM3h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:50AMDerby, Bus Station
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX440
10:30AM4h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:30PMDerby, Bus Station
$241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX440
12:30PM4h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:35PMDerby, Bus Station
$241One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1384
09:05PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
10:10PMManchester Airport
$1751One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1366
10:40AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
11:45AMManchester Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1360
07:45AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:50AMManchester Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from London to Derby: Journey Details

Direct travel in the UK between London and Derby can be made by train or bus. Going by train is the most efficient method of traveling from London to Derby. Flights from London to Derby land at Manchester Airport nearly 120 kilometers from Derby. Considering the city is only around 200 kilometers from London, flying is not the most cost-effective way of traveling between these two cities.

Return trips from Derby to London are also available.

How to get from London to Derby

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from London to Derby there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 53,49% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from London to Derby. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Derby

Travel to Derby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Derby.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Derby including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Derby is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Derby:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Derby costing on average $23 (€18).

A bus is $68 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Derby costing on average $76 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from London to Derby is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 25m.

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from London to Derby is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Derby is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Derby as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Derby:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, National Express, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Derby by train.
  • Travel with Azul to go to Derby by flight.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Derby with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, National Express, east_midlands_trains.
  • 14 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Derby often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester, London St Pancras International (STP). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Derby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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