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Compare train and coach for Inverness to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £269 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £269, while a train costs an average of £269.
Distance: 536 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£269 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 26m Average total duration Fastest 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Derby:
A coach is £202 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Derby costing on average £269.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Coach takes on average 25h 27m.
Tickets start at around £269 compared to roughly £113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-155.71. The journey takes 7h 56m versus 7h 45m 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.
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How to get to Derby from Inverness by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Derby is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Derby:
A coach is £202 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Derby costing on average £269.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Coach takes on average 25h 27m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Derby as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Inverness Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Coaches mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Derby by coach.
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