How to travel from Southampton to Derby

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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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Train
Bus
Driving

$105

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$61

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

Onboard

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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

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Derby is a bus with an average price of $36 (€30).

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

A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Derby costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Derby costing on average $182 (€149).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Derby is by flight with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 16m.

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Southampton and Derby including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Southampton to Derby among Omio's users.

Travel options
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 ExpressNX032 · NX440
    6:45 AM7h45
    Southampton, Coach Station
    2:30 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX032 · NX440
    6:45 AM7h45
    Southampton, Coach Station
    2:30 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LoganairLM0366
    2:45 PM1h00
    Southampton Airport
    3:45 PMManchester Airport
    $2561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL78774_L79937+CrossCountryW29782+West Midlands TrainsC17891+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston
    9:55 AM4h42
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    2:37 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $1771One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80171+CrossCountryG66783+West Midlands TrainsC17847+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston
    11:25 AM5h04
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    4:29 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $1771One-way
    3 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00863 · G01071
    10:15 AM3h21
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    1:36 PMDerby station (DBY)
    $1831One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX440
    5:40 AM8h50
    Southampton, University
    2:30 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX440
    4:15 AM8h20
    Southampton, Coach Station
    12:35 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX440
    2:20 AM10h15
    Southampton, University
    12:35 PMDerby, Bus Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • LoganairBA7886
    2:45 PM1h00
    Southampton Airport
    3:45 PMManchester Airport
    $2651One-way
    0 transfers
  • Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8977 · BA8904
    8:55 AM6h35
    Southampton Airport
    3:30 PMManchester Airport
    $4241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8975 · BA8906
    12:35 PM6h50
    Southampton Airport
    7:25 PMManchester Airport
    $7181One-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 3 options to travel between Southampton and Derby including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Derby is a bus with an average price of $36 (€30).

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

A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Derby costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Derby costing on average $182 (€149).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Derby is by flight with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 16m.

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Derby:
  • 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.
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 CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Derby:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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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