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Compare bus and train for Reading to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Reading to Derby:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Derby costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $46 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.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Derby
How to get from Reading to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:04 AM7h41Reading2:45 PMDerby$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:04 AM7h41Reading2:45 PMDerby$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:04 AM7h41Reading2:45 PMDerby$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:21 AM8h54Reading4:15 PMDerby$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Derby:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Derby costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Derby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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