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- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Harrow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 168 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Harrow:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Harrow costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Harrow take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 14m.
Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.61. The journey takes 4h 14m versus 2h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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Buses from Derby to Harrow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:39, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 168 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 168 km |
Average bus duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 9m |
First bus 4:39 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 5 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Harrow by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harrow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Derby to Harrow buses use the Derby, Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Harrow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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