How to travel from Salisbury to Derby, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Derby.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Swindon Bus Station then take the train to Cheltenham Spa and then to Derby.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance268km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Derby

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Derby

Transport options from Salisbury to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£95($110)
hourly295km (183 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 30m
£265($315)
hourly464km (288 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 35m
£69($82)
every 4 hours276km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£46($55)
on demand268km (166 miles)

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Airports near Derby

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Derby
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Derby
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Derby