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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Derby.

Bus
Average Price$6 - $45Average Duration4h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$34 - $272Average Duration1h 36m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$16 - $35Average Duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from London to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train London to Derby: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$106
Average train trip duration1h 36m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure7:02am
Distance111 miles (179 km)
Latest train departure11:54pm

London to Derby Train

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

Best price found
05/08
$120
05/09
$119
Today
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05/11
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05/12
$72
05/13
$72
05/14
$72
05/15
$73
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Derby was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $72

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 $72 to $259 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 $72 which is on 2025-05-12.

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 London and Derby is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Derby.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Derby you take, 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.

By choosing the train between London and Derby, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from London to Derby, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

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.

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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Train from Derby to London

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