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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Derby:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Derby costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Derby
How to get from Nottingham to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C752519:07 AM0h30Nottingham station (NOT)9:37 AMDerby station (DBY)$41One-way0 transfers
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C752519:07 AM0h30Nottingham station (NOT)9:37 AMDerby station (DBY)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C752218:39 AM0h28Nottingham station (NOT)9:07 AMDerby station (DBY)$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
C752488:07 AM0h31Nottingham station (NOT)8:38 AMDerby station (DBY)$41One-way0 transfers
Y124709:17 AM0h30Nottingham station (NOT)9:47 AMDerby station (DBY)$151One-way0 transfers
Y123378:53 AM0h29Nottingham station (NOT)9:22 AMDerby station (DBY)$151One-way0 transfers
NX240 · NX4409:40 AM2h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:30 PMDerby, Bus Station$221One-way1 transfer
NX230 · NX4401:45 PM3h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:45 PMDerby, Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
NX230 · NX4403:35 PM3h15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station6:50 PMDerby, Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Derby:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Derby costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Trent Barton to go to Derby by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with Trent Barton.
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