The distance between Oxford and Derby is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oxford to Derby by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Derby.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then take the train to Derby.
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There are several options for getting from Oxford to Derby by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Oxford and Derby is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Oxford and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Derby is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Derby. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
CrossCountry run train services between Oxford and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Oxford and Derby. We recommend that you drive to Derby. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Derby. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Oxford and Derby. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | £80($95) | hourly | 180km (112 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 40m | £41($48) | every 4 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £19($23) | on demand | 167km (104 miles) |
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.