How to travel from Derby to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Bristol is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

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

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Derby to Bristol by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Derby and Bristol is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Derby to Bristol is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Bristol. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Bristol with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Bristol. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Derby and Bristol with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Derby and Bristol. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bristol. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Bristol

Transport options from Derby to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£72($85)
hourly207km (128 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£24($28)
once daily401km (249 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£24($28)
on demand206km (128 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol