The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent to Derby
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Derby will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent for Derby every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 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 coach for Burton-on-Trent to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Burton-on-Trent to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to Derby trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:30 Burton-on-Trent | 0h10 | 08:40 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 Burton-on-Trent | 0h10 | 10:40 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:50 Burton-on-Trent | 0h10 | 12:00 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:18 Burton-on-Trent | 0h11 | 15:29 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:17 Burton-on-Trent | 0h12 | 19:29 Derby | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent to Derby
Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Derby run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 10m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Burton-on-Trent to Derby trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Burton-on-Trent and Derby from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burton-on-Trent and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30 Festive Period Changes: Saturday 1st January 2021 07:00-19:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful 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 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on the platform under the bridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- 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
- 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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