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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€68 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m 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 €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Derby costing on average €68.
A bus is €57 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Derby costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-17.93. The journey takes 3h 17m versus 3h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel 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.
- 6:45 AM7h45Southampton2:30 PMDerby€261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:45 AM7h45Southampton2:30 PMDerby€261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:45 AM7h45Southampton2:30 PMDerby€261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:40 AM8h50Southampton1:30 PMDerby€271One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 AM8h50Southampton2:30 PMDerby€271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Derby:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Derby costing on average €68.
A bus is €57 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Derby costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Derby as scheduled services by train, bus, 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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