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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Derby
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Derby will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Leicester for Derby on Sun, Nov 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 09 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sun, Nov 09 the slowest trains will take 33 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€13 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Derby trains for today, Saturday, November 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:19 PM Leicester | 0h31 | 1:50 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:20 PM Leicester | 0h31 | 3:51 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:19 PM Leicester | 0h31 | 5:50 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:33 PM Leicester | 0h33 | 7:06 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 9 | |||||
| 9:15 AM Leicester | 0h33 | 9:48 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Derby
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Trains from Leicester to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 20m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Derby from €4. 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 Leicester to Derby: Journey Details
Trains from Leicester to Derby are available from 5:00 a.m. until 9:38 p.m. Monday to Friday, usually leaving at a rate of 2 per hour, with peak-time fares applying before 9:20 a.m. All journeys are direct except for the last few evening departures. It's a similar story on Saturdays while on Sundays there is one departure per hour for most of the day. The service is operated by East Midlands trains.
Taking the Train from Leicester
The London Road railway station, where trains from Leicester to Derby set out, is just outside the city centre and well placed for many other key locations and amenities. The University of Leicester, Leicester Tigers Rugby Ground and the Highcross and Haymarket shopping complexes are all within a ten-minute radius by foot or a brief bus ride. It takes about 3-5 minutes to get to the station by bus from Charles Street in the city centre, around 10-12 minutes from the King Power Stadium and the National Space Centre and half an hour from Bradgate Park (home of Lady Jane Grey). A 24-hour bus service from East Midlands airport stops at St Margaret's interchange, 1 km north-west of the station.
Getting into Derby by Train
One of the seeding grounds of the industrial revolution, Derby still has strong ties with manufacturing as the UK headquarters of Rolls Royce and Toyota, and it also has plenty to offer visitors with its roster of festivals and it's Cathedral Quarter crammed with smart boutiques and cafes. Trains from Leicester arrive at Derby railway station on Roundhouse Road. From the stands outside the station exits and on Pride Parkway, travellers can catch buses into the city centre and to the main bus station (a 3-5 minute trip) from early morning until midnight. The Skylink bus service from Derby to East Midlands Airport stops outside the train station around the clock.
FAQs: Trains from Leicester to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) 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 Leicester to Derby
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- 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: Coaches leave from the Station front
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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.
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.
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