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Compare bus and train for Swindon to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Derby:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Derby costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
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How to get from Swindon to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM7h25Swindon12:30 PMDerby$241One-way0 transfers
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5:05 AM7h25Swindon12:30 PMDerby$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:05 AM7h25Swindon12:30 PMDerby$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:05 AM7h25Swindon11:30 AMDerby$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Derby:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Derby costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Derby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach West to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Derby by train.
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