The distance between Salisbury and Derby is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Salisbury to Derby by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Salisbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Derby.
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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Derby.
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Take the bus to Swindon Bus Station then take the train to Cheltenham Spa and then to Derby.
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There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Derby by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).
The distance between Salisbury and Derby is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Salisbury and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Derby is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Derby. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury 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 3h 15m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Salisbury and Derby. We recommend that you drive to Derby. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Derby. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Salisbury and Derby. The distance is around 268km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £95($110) | hourly | 295km (183 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | £265($315) | hourly | 464km (288 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 35m | £69($82) | every 4 hours | 276km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £46($55) | on demand | 268km (166 miles) |
South Western Railway
East Midlands Railways
Salisbury Reds
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.