How to travel from Southampton to Derby

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Travel Information to Derby from Southampton

Distance139 miles (224 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$20 - $35
Cheapest modeBus • $20 (€18) • 6 h 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • $35 (€32) • 3 h 22 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Take a train or bus to travel 139 miles (224 km) between Southampton and Derby. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Southampton to Derby.

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from Southampton to Derby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX160 · NX133
08:55AM5h50
Southampton, Coach Station
02:45PMDerby, Bus Station
$491One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX032 · NX440
05:20AM9h25
Southampton, University
02:45PMDerby, Bus Station
$361One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC23380 · C23658
08:15AM3h21
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:36AMDerby station (DBY)
$1901One-way
1 transfer

Other options

South Western RailwayL46946+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY07238
09:00AM4h08
Southampton Central (SOU)
01:08PMDerby station (DBY)
$1511One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL46944+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY07236
08:30AM3h58
Southampton Central (SOU)
12:28PMDerby station (DBY)
$1751One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL48143+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY07242
09:31AM3h58
Southampton Central (SOU)
01:29PMDerby station (DBY)
$1751One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX032 · NX440
04:15AM8h15
Southampton, Coach Station
12:30PMDerby, Bus Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NX440
05:35PM6h50
Southampton, University
12:25AMDerby, Bus Station
$421One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NX440
02:20AM10h10
Southampton, University
12:30PMDerby, Bus Station
$381One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Derby.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Southampton to Derby: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Derby is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Derby:

A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train with an average ticket price of $35 (€32) from Southampton to Derby.

The fastest way from Southampton to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 22 min.

There are alternative travel options to Derby that take longer:

Getting to Derby by bus takes 6 h 35 min on average.

The Southampton to Derby distance is around 139 miles (224 km).

The average frequency per day from Southampton to Derby is:

  • 11 buses a day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Southampton to Derby 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 when traveling from Southampton to Derby:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Southampton to Derby:

    • You can take a bus from Southampton to Derby with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with National Express from Southampton to Derby.
    • You can travel from Southampton to Derby by train with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $35 (€32) with CrossCountry from Southampton to Derby.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to Derby with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by bus with.
    • You can travel directly by train with.

    Direct services to Derby tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Southampton to Derby? Many Omio customers who go from Southampton to Derby usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Leicester. If you're looking to explore London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Leicester from Derby, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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