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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€73 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Derby:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Derby costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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