How to travel from Bath to Derby, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Derby is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bath to Derby by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Derby.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Derby

There are several options for getting from Bath to Derby by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £78 ($90) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).

The distance between Bath and Derby is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Bath and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Derby is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £78 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Derby. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bath and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bath and Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Derby. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Derby

Transport options from Bath to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
£79($95)
hourly228km (142 miles)
Train via Gloucester3hrs
£78($90)
every 2 hours230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£27($32)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Derby

The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Derby
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Derby
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Derby