How to travel from Southampton to Derby

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Derby

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 139 miles (225 km)

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€29

Average price

Cheapest

€104

Average price

6h 57m

Average total duration

6h 27m

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30m

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3h 43m

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Fastest

3h 13m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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 Express
03:15AM8h15
Southampton
11:30AMDerby
$231One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:15AM8h15
Southampton
11:30AMDerby
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:20PM7h05
Southampton
11:25PMDerby
$401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:30PM7h55
Southampton
11:25PMDerby
$231One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:20AM9h25
Southampton
01:45PMDerby
$251One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Derby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Derby is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Derby costing on average $39 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Southampton to Derby is approximately 139 miles (225 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Derby is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Derby:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton 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 Trains, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton 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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