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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m 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 $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Derby costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
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.
11:03 PM4h17Reading3:20 AMDerby$821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 11:03 PM4h17Reading3:20 AMDerby$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 11:03 PM4h17Reading3:20 AMDerby$821One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 4:23 PM5h42Reading10:05 PMDerby$821One-way1 transfer
- 6:50 PM5h45Reading12:35 AMDerby$821One-way1 transfer
- 5:18 PM5h47Reading11:05 PMDerby$821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Derby:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Derby costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, RailAir to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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