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4.6Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Derby
How to get from Southampton to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 AM7h40Southampton4:45 PMDerby$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:05 AM7h40Southampton4:45 PMDerby$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:05 AM7h40Southampton4:45 PMDerby$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:35 AM8h55Southampton2:30 PMDerby$381One-way0 transfers
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Southampton to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Southampton to Derby:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Derby costing on average $105.
A bus is $146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Derby costing on average $182.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Derby:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Derby costing on average $105.
A bus is $146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Derby costing on average $182.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Derby as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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