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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £2, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham to Derby by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Nottingham to Derby?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Derby start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £12. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Derby?
The average train journey time from Nottingham to Derby is 28m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Derby route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 23 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Derby?
The earliest train from Nottingham to Derby departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:54.
Which is the best train operator from Nottingham to Derby?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Nottingham to Derby?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Nottingham to Derby?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Nottingham to Derby?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Derby was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Nottingham to Derby as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £4 to £25 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-08.
Usually East Midlands Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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