4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Liverpool
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€75
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€75
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 41 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 49 m
Trains on Sep 17
9
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Liverpool will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €75.
It's difficult to get from Derby to Liverpool without transferring at least once.
C21338+
C178496:24 AM2h18Derby station (DBY)8:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer- C21337+C178567:21 AM2h21Derby station (DBY)9:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer
- C21332+C1777812:26 PM2h21Derby station (DBY)2:47 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer
W33983+
G010988:42 AM1h41Derby station (DBY)10:23 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer- W33916+G0110210:41 AM1h42Derby station (DBY)12:23 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer
- W33983+G010988:42 AM1h41Derby station (DBY)10:23 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer
- W33916+G0110210:41 AM1h42Derby station (DBY)12:23 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer
- W33898+G0110711:38 AM1h45Derby station (DBY)1:23 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer
- C01305+G011019:41 AM1h54Derby station (DBY)11:35 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way1 transfer
- C17953 · C17856+G010957:38 AM2h04Derby station (DBY)9:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€751One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Derby to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 114 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Liverpool:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Liverpool costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Live departures
Derby to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Liverpool trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34002+G01169 | Delayed 8:24 PM 8:31 PMDerby station (DBY) | 2h02 | 10:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| C21338+C17849 | 6:24 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h18 | 8:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C21337+C17856 | 7:21 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h21 | 9:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C17953 · C17856+G01095 | 7:38 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h04 | 9:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| W33983+G01098 | 8:42 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h41 | 10:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C01305+G01101 | 9:41 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h54 | 11:35 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33916+G01102 | 10:41 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h42 | 12:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33898+G01107 | 11:38 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h45 | 1:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C21811+ G30604+G00698 | 12:00 PM Derby station (DBY) | 2h42 | 2:42 PM Moorfields (MRF) | 2 transfers | |
| C21332+C17778 | 12:26 PM Derby station (DBY) | 2h21 | 2:47 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 9:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Liverpool trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Liverpool from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Derby to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Liverpool
Most Derby to Liverpool trains use the Derby to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Derby and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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