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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Willington
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Derby.

Average Price$6 - $24Average Duration2h 50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$7 - $89Average Duration42m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $8Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Birmingham to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28train per day
42mAverage Duration
$7Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Derby: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$17
Average train trip duration42m
Number of daily trains28
Earliest train departure7:03am
Distance30 miles (47 km)
Latest train departure11:09pm

Birmingham to Derby Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Derby was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $7

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Birmingham to Derby is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Derby, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Birmingham and Derby compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Birmingham to Derby while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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