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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Nottingham
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
6
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.
Of the 6 trains that leave Derby for Nottingham on Fri, Dec 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 28 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.
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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 prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 22 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Nottingham trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C74752 | On time 8:08 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h25 | 8:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C51036 | On time 8:18 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 8:46 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74753 | On time 8:38 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h26 | 9:04 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12406 | On time 8:47 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 9:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74755 | On time 9:00 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h22 | 9:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12563 | On time 9:18 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 9:46 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 20m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Nottingham trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, 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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Derby, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nottingham, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Nottingham
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parking- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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