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Compare bus and train for Newton Abbot to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newton Abbot to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $330.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$330 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Newton Abbot to Derby:
A bus is $254 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton Abbot to Derby costing on average $330.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
Tickets start at around $330 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-251.46. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 56m 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 Newton Abbot to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newton Abbot to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:50 AM11h45Newton Abbot8:35 PMDerby$761One-way1 transfer
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8:50 AM11h45Newton Abbot8:35 PMDerby$761One-way1 transfer
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8:50 AM11h45Newton Abbot8:35 PMDerby$761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newton Abbot to Derby:
A bus is $254 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton Abbot to Derby costing on average $330.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newton Abbot and Derby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newton Abbot station (NTA) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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