4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Nottingham
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€8
Fastest journey on Sep 17
22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
23 m
Trains on Sep 17
40
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Nottingham will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 40 trains from Derby to Nottingham, including 40 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G006897:01 PM0h25Derby station (DBY)7:26 PMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers- G009002:37 PM0h25Derby station (DBY)3:02 PMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
- G665063:59 PM0h23Derby station (DBY)4:22 PMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
- G009473:36 PM0h23Derby station (DBY)3:59 PMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
- G008449:36 AM0h23Derby station (DBY)9:59 AMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
- G006829:00 AM0h22Derby station (DBY)9:22 AMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
- G665021:59 PM0h22Derby station (DBY)2:21 PMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
- G665063:59 PM0h23Derby station (DBY)4:22 PMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
- G009473:36 PM0h23Derby station (DBY)3:59 PMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
- G008449:36 AM0h23Derby station (DBY)9:59 AMNottingham station (NOT)€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Derby to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 22 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Nottingham:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Nottingham costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
Live departures
Derby to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Nottingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C21752 | Delayed 11:02 PM 12:02 AMDerby station (DBY) | 0h29 | 11:31 PM 11:31 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| G00675 | 7:09 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h27 | 7:36 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21268 | 7:18 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h26 | 7:44 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00676 | 7:36 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 8:01 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21305 | 7:47 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 8:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00678 | 8:08 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 8:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21265 | 8:18 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 8:46 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00681 | 8:38 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 9:03 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21304 | 8:47 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 9:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00682 | 9:00 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h22 | 9:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21262 | 9:18 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 9:46 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00844 | 9:36 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h23 | 9:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21303 | 9:48 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h29 | 10:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00686 | 11:59 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h23 | 12:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21256 | 12:18 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 12:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00688 | 12:37 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 1:02 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21300 | 12:47 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 1:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66499 | 12:59 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h23 | 1:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21254 | 1:18 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 1:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00941 | 1:36 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h23 | 1:59 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21299 | 1:47 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 2:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66502 | 1:59 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h22 | 2:21 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21251 | 2:18 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 2:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00900 | 2:37 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 3:02 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21250 | 3:18 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 3:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00947 | 3:36 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h23 | 3:59 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21297 | 3:48 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h29 | 4:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66506 | 3:59 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h23 | 4:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21247 | 4:18 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 4:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00905 | 4:36 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 5:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21296 | 4:47 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 5:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66508 | 5:01 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h26 | 5:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21246 | 5:18 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 5:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00946 | 5:37 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h24 | 6:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21295 | 5:47 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h27 | 6:14 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66510 | 6:01 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h29 | 6:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21243 | 6:18 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h29 | 6:47 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66797 | 6:36 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 7:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21161 | 6:47 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h26 | 7:13 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00689 | 7:01 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 7:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21241 | 7:18 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h27 | 7:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Nottingham
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Trains from Derby to Nottingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 23m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Nottingham trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Nottingham from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Derby to Nottingham
The short journey from Derby to Nottingham, which can be completed in as little as 25 minutes, is offered up to four times an hour each day during peak times by CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains. The majority of services, which commence at 6:00 a.m., are direct, though some trains operated by East Midlands Trains require a change at East Midlands Parkway. Services continue into the night, with the final train each day departing Derby just before midnight.
FAQs: Trains from Derby to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Nottingham
Most Derby to Nottingham trains use the Derby to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Nottingham 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 Spondon from Derby city centre
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon train station facilities and services
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Spondon: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Nottingham station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, 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 Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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.
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