How to travel from Derby to Birmingham, United Kingdom
The distance between Derby and Birmingham is around 67km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 45min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby to Birmingham by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Birmingham → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street.
- Duration45min
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost£34($40)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Birmingham.
- Duration48min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£100($120)
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+ 4 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Birmingham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Derby to Birmingham by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 45min.
The distance between Derby and Birmingham is around 67km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)
It takes around 45min to get from Derby and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Birmingham is to take the train which takes around 45min and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Birmingham. It typically takes around 45min and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 45min.
CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Birmingham. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 45min, 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 Derby and Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 45min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 45min.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Derby and Birmingham. The distance is around 67km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Birmingham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 45min | £34($40) | every 30 mins | 67km (41 miles) |
Taxi | 48min | £100($120) | on demand | 67km (41 miles) |
Drive | 48min | £12($14) | on demand | 67km (41 miles) |
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Airports near Birmingham
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Birmingham