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Compare train and bus for Telford to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$44 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Telford to Derby:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Derby costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Telford to Derby
How to get from Telford to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Telford to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L64496+
C749784:51 PM1h38Telford Central (TFC)6:29 PMDerby station (DBY)$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
W05316+
C753736:18 PM1h40Telford Central (TFC)7:58 PMDerby station (DBY)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L64496+
C749784:51 PM1h38Telford Central (TFC)6:29 PMDerby station (DBY)$301One-way1 transfer
Other options
L64502+
C750006:52 PM1h39Telford Central (TFC)8:31 PMDerby station (DBY)$301One-way1 transfer
L64505+
C749847:51 PM1h48Telford Central (TFC)9:39 PMDerby station (DBY)$301One-way1 transfer
L64498+
C749815:52 PM1h40Telford Central (TFC)7:32 PMDerby station (DBY)$411One-way1 transfer
NX409 · NX151 · NX44011:45 AM7h05Telford, Town Centre6:50 PMDerby, Bus Station$321One-way2 transfers
NX409 · NX151 · NX23011:45 AM7h05Telford, Town Centre6:50 PMDerby, Bus Station$341One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Derby:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Derby costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Telford and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Telford, Town Centre and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Telford Central (TFC) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Derby by train.
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