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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Bristol is to train and bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Bristol is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Derby to Bristol?

The distance between Derby and Bristol is 131 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £220.

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

The train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads takes 2h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bristol bus from?

Derby to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Bristol?

The best way to get from Derby to Bristol is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Derby to Bristol bus arrive?

Derby to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Bristol train arrive?

Derby to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Derby to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Bristol is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Derby to Bristol.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Bristol?

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h
£35–220
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
3h 48m
£13–35
Drive 125.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Bristolcar 125.9 mi
2h 17m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3h 57m
£19–38

Derby to Bristol by train

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Distance: 130.4 mi
Duration: 2h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £35–220 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 57m.

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