How much is the train ticket from London to Derby?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Derby start at $48. The average price for this train route is around $167. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from London to Derby?

The average train trip from London to Derby takes 1h 36m and covers 180 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 24m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Derby route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Derby?

The earliest train from London to Derby departs at 7:02am. The latest train departs at 11:54pm.

Train London to Derby from $52

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Derby on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 28m	8:30am	Derby	Cheapest
Train	4:02pm	St Pancras International	1h 25m	5:27pm	Derby	Fastest
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 28m	8:30am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:30am	St Pancras International	1h 41m	9:11am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:30am	St Pancras International	1h 41m	9:11am	Derby	No tags

Next departures for London to Derby on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	9:08am	Derby	CheapestFastest
Train	7:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	9:08am	Derby	No tags
Train	8:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	10:08am	Derby	No tags
Train	8:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	10:08am	Derby	No tags
Train	9:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	11:08am	Derby	No tags

Next departures for London to Derby on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:32pm	St Pancras International	1h 37m	7:09pm	Derby	Cheapest
Train	4:02pm	St Pancras International	1h 28m	5:30pm	Derby	Fastest
Train	9:30am	St Pancras International	1h 55m	11:25am	Derby	No tags
Train	9:30am	St Pancras International	1h 55m	11:25am	Derby	No tags
Train	10:30am	St Pancras International	1h 55m	12:25pm	Derby	No tags

Next departures for London to Derby on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	11:08am	Derby	Cheapest
Train	4:02pm	St Pancras International	1h 25m	5:27pm	Derby	Fastest
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:30am	St Pancras International	1h 40m	9:10am	Derby	No tags

Next departures for London to Derby on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	11:08am	Derby	Cheapest
Train	4:02pm	St Pancras International	1h 25m	5:27pm	Derby	Fastest
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:30am	St Pancras International	1h 40m	9:10am	Derby	No tags

Next departures for London to Derby on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	11:08am	Derby	Cheapest
Train	4:02pm	St Pancras International	1h 25m	5:27pm	Derby	Fastest
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:30am	St Pancras International	1h 40m	9:10am	Derby	No tags

Next departures for London to Derby on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	11:08am	Derby	Cheapest
Train	4:02pm	St Pancras International	1h 25m	5:27pm	Derby	Fastest
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:30am	St Pancras International	1h 40m	9:10am	Derby	No tags

Next departures for London to Derby on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:32am	St Pancras International	1h 36m	11:08am	Derby	Cheapest
Train	4:02pm	St Pancras International	1h 25m	5:27pm	Derby	Fastest
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:02am	St Pancras International	1h 30m	8:32am	Derby	No tags
Train	7:30am	St Pancras International	1h 40m	9:10am	Derby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:29 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Derby

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

183 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $117	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $374	Average Duration1h 36m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $46	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at $48

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Derby by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Derby?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Derby start at $48. The average price for this train route is around $167. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Derby?
The average train trip from London to Derby takes 1h 36m and covers 180 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 24m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Derby route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Derby?
The earliest train from London to Derby departs at 7:02am. The latest train departs at 11:54pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-10

$163

12-11

$165

Today

$141

12-13

$62

12-14

$72

12-15

$86

12-16

$100

12-17

$99

The cheapest trip from London to Derby was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $62

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Derby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $358 for a train ticket from London to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-12-13.