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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Derby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  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 Middlesbrough to Derby:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Derby costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-47.61. The journey takes 2h 30m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Middlesbrough to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 PM5h00Middlesbrough7:35 PMDerby$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:35 PM5h00Middlesbrough7:35 PMDerby$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:00 AM3h35Middlesbrough1:35 PMDerby$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:45 PM5h15Middlesbrough6:00 PMDerby$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Derby:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Derby costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Derby by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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