The cheapest and fastest trains from Bishop's Stortford to Derby
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bishop's Stortford to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bishop's Stortford to Derby will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bishop's Stortford for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 5 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.
11:496h05Bishop's Stortford17:54Derby£681One-way0 changes
11:496h05Bishop's Stortford17:54Derby£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bishop's Stortford to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop's Stortford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 161 km
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2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bishop's Stortford to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Bishop's Stortford to Derby trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:49 Bishop's Stortford | 6h05 | 17:54 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bishop's Stortford to Derby
Trains from Bishop's Stortford to Derby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 21:34 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Bishop's Stortford to Derby trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Bishop's Stortford and Derby from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bishop's Stortford to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bishop's Stortford 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bishop's Stortford and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on each platform. Toilets are open during staffing hours only
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on new link road.
- 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
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