4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Derby
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Derby will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 6 trains that leave Gloucester for Derby on Fri, Nov 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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 train and bus for Gloucester to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€37 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gloucester to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Derby trains for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:48 AM Gloucester | 1h43 | 10:31 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:49 AM Gloucester | 1h43 | 11:32 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:49 PM Gloucester | 1h49 | 8:38 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:56 PM Gloucester | 1h54 | 9:50 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Derby
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Trains from Gloucester to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:49 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Gloucester to Derby trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Derby from €13. 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 Gloucester to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Gloucester, which is located around 0.6 miles (882 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Derby, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gloucester to Derby
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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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
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.
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