Trains tickets from Derby to Reading

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 12 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 12 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 12 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 12 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 12 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Reading.

Bus
Average Price$28 - $29Average Duration7h 10m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$63 - $345Average Duration2h 38m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$23 - $23Average Duration2h 40m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Derby to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 2 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2h 38mAverage Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Derby to Reading: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$151
Average train trip duration2h 38m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:05am
Distance103 miles (165 km)
Latest train departure7:55pm

Derby to Reading Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/10
$69
07/11
$53
Today
$69
07/13
$69
07/14
$69
07/15
$61
07/16
No data
07/17
$69
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Derby to Reading was searched and found on Jul 11, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $328 for a train ticket from Derby to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-07-15.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Reading, 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 Derby and Reading 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.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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