There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Birmingham (Region) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
45 min£21–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
1h 20m£2–19Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Derby to Birmingham38.7 mi
1h 7m£4Drive 39 mi
- Drive from Derby to Birmingham (Region)car 39 mi
54 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Derby to Birmingham (Region)taxi 39 mi
54 min£85–110
Derby to Birmingham (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Birmingham (Region) is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Birmingham (Region) is to train which takes 45 min and costs £21 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Derby and Birmingham (Region) is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Birmingham (Region) without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £21 - £30.
The train from Derby to Birmingham New Street takes 45 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Derby to Birmingham (Region) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Birmingham (Region) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Birmingham (Region) is to train which takes 45 min and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £19 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Birmingham (Region), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £7–19 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Eurobus SK also services this route 4 times a week.
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Derby to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Western Cars
- Phone
- +44 1332 331331
- Website
- westerncars-derby.co.uk
Citytaxis Derby
- Phone
- +44 1332757575
- Website
- citytaxis.com
Albatross
- Phone
- +44 1332 345345
- Website
- albatrosscars.com
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Birmingham (Region) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Birmingham (Region) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Birmingham (Region) is 39 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Derby to Birmingham (Region).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derby and Birmingham (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















