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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norwich to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. 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 €38, while a flight costs an average of €603.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€65 Average price | €603 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Derby:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Derby costing on average €65.
A bus is €565 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Derby costing on average €603.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (3h 6m by train vs 3h 13m by car). Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €41 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.
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How to get from Norwich to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 AM 8h35 Norwich 5:50 PM Derby €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:15 AM 8h35 Norwich 5:50 PM Derby €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:15 AM 8h35 Norwich 5:50 PM Derby €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:05 AM 9h40 Norwich 5:45 PM Derby €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Derby:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Derby costing on average €65.
A bus is €565 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Derby costing on average €603.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Derby as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Derby by flight.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
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