What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Derby is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Derby?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Derby. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Derby via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Bath to Derby?

The distance between Bath and Derby is 141 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Derby without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £60 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Derby?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Bath to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Derby bus from?

Bath to Derby bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Derby train from?

Bath to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Derby?

The best way to get from Bath to Derby is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Bath to Derby bus arrive?

Bath to Derby bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Derby train arrive?

Bath to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Bath to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Derby is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bath to Derby.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Derby?

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Bath to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to DerbyPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
3h 2m
£61–231
Drive 132.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Derby132.7 mi
2h 36m
£34–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Buildings to Bus Station172
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station134 / ...
5h 47m

Bath to Derby by train

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3h 2mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.9 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Derby, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £50–220 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 47m.

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