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Compare train and bus for Loughborough to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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 Loughborough to Derby:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Loughborough to Derby costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
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How to get from Loughborough to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Loughborough to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:45 PM3h35Loughborough5:20 PMDerby$161One-way0 transfers
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1:45 PM3h35Loughborough5:20 PMDerby$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:45 PM3h35Loughborough5:20 PMDerby$161One-way0 transfers
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12:45 PM3h35Loughborough4:20 PMDerby$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Derby:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Loughborough to Derby costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Loughborough and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Loughborough station (LBO) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Loughborough, The Rushes and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with Kinchbus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
- 0 direct buses per day with Kinchbus, FlixBus.
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