How to travel from Reading to Derby

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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 $70. 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 $70, and a train costs an average of $62.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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$126

Average price

$83

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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30m

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6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Reading to Derby

How to get from Reading to Derby by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Reading to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RailAir
    12:26 PM6h04
    Reading
    6:30 PMDerby
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RailAir
    12:26 PM6h04
    Reading
    6:30 PMDerby
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RailAir
    12:26 PM6h04
    Reading
    6:30 PMDerby
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RailAir
    10:56 AM6h24
    Reading
    5:20 PMDerby
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Derby including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Derby is a train with an average price of $62 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Derby:

A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Derby costing on average $70 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 42m.

The distance from Reading to Derby is approximately 103 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Derby is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Derby:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Reading to Derby:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Derby often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Derby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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