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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £79($95) | hourly | 228km (142 miles) |
Train via Gloucester | 3hrs | £78($90) | every 2 hours | 230km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £27($32) | on demand | 238km (148 miles) |
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.