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Compare train and bus 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 €54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 €54, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€100 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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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How to get from Reading to Derby by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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RRRA1 · NX035 · NX440Fastest
C72315 · C75333Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Derby
Travel to Derby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Derby.
There are 2 options to travel from Reading to Derby including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Derby is a train with an average price of $15 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Derby:
A train is $45 (€41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Derby costing on average $61 (€55).
The fastest way from Reading to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 12 min.
There are alternative travel options to Derby that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 14 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 103 miles (166 km) between Reading and Derby.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Derby is:
- 10 buses a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Derby from Reading as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Derby:
- Trains mostly leave from Reading and tend to arrive in Derby.
The following travel companies offer services from Reading to Derby:
- National Express or FlixBus can take you to Derby by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Reading to Derby for $13 (€12).
- CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or Cross Country can take you to Derby by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Reading to Derby for $15 (€14).
Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to Derby with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Direct services by train with Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Derby as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Reading to Derby.
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