Trains tickets from Derby to Nottingham

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Beeston
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Nottingham.

Average Price$10 - $20Average Duration3h
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$4 - $34Average Duration26m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$4 - $4Average Duration20m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Derby to Nottingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
20mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Derby to Nottingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$15
Average train trip duration26m
Number of daily trains32
Earliest train departure7:09am
Distance11 miles (17 km)
Latest train departure11:57pm

Derby to Nottingham Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Derby to Nottingham was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $32 for a train ticket from Derby to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-12.

Usually RDG_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Derby and Nottingham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Nottingham.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Nottingham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Derby and Nottingham, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Nottingham to Derby

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