Distance | 35 miles (56 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | £15 - £21 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £15 • 2 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £21 • 33 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Cross Country |
Take a coach or train to travel 35 miles (56 km) between Derby and Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 33 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £15. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Derby to Birmingham.
You can travel to Birmingham from Derby 2 different ways: coach or train.
The cheapest way from Derby to Birmingham is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £15 compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
A coach is generally £6 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average £21 from Derby to Birmingham.
The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Derby is by train with an average travel time of 33 min.
There are alternative travel options to Birmingham that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by coach can take 2 h 50 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 35 miles (56 km) from Derby to Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Derby to Birmingham is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Derby to Birmingham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Derby to Birmingham:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Derby to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this trip.
Before travelling from Derby to Birmingham, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Derby to Birmingham tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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