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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $425.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $425 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 London to Derby:
A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Derby costing on average $95 (€80).
A bus is $402 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Derby costing on average $425 (€357).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
You'll arrive about 1h 15m sooner (1h 36m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $95 (€80) compared to roughly $63 (€53) 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 London to Derby
How to get from London to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:05 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:05 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13788:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$4241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C2176211:32 AM1h35London St Pancras International (STP)1:07 PMDerby station (DBY)$301One-way0 transfers
- W7096410:32 AM1h37London St Pancras International (STP)12:09 PMDerby station (DBY)$351One-way0 transfers
- C217609:32 PM1h37London St Pancras International (STP)11:09 PMDerby station (DBY)$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:05 AMDerby, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station11:05 AMDerby, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
- BA13706:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport$3471One-way0 transfers
- BA13682:05 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport3:10 PMManchester Airport$3471One-way0 transfers
- BA136412:05 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport1:10 PMManchester Airport$3471One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Derby:
A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Derby costing on average $95 (€80).
A bus is $402 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Derby costing on average $425 (€357).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 14 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Derby by flight.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Derby by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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