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Museum of Making
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chinley to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 56 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chinley to Derby:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chinley to Derby costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 2m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 1h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Chinley to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 18:18. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 6:15 |
Last train 18:18 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
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Discover the best of Derby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Derby trip today.
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
City museum and art gallery with collections on local history, archaeology, natural history and paintings by Joseph Wright.
Independent contemporary art gallery in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists.
Historic shopping and cultural quarter with independent businesses, heritage buildings and easy access to key city sights.
Revitalised city-centre square with water features, seating and event space, ideal for a pause between nearby attractions.
Large landscaped park with lakes, open lawns and riverside paths, popular for walks, picnics and seasonal events.
A soft white bread roll unique to Derby, often filled with bacon, cheese or salad. It is a local bakery staple with a name strongly tied to the city.
A blue veined cow’s milk cheese traditionally made in Derbyshire. It is prized for its rich, mellow flavour and long connection to the county’s cheesemaking.
A crumbly, buttery oat biscuit from Derbyshire, traditionally baked on a griddle. It is a historic local bake often served with cheese or butter.
Elegant modern British dining in a refined setting, known for carefully prepared tasting and seasonal menus in the city centre.
Well known Derby ale house and eatery serving British pub dishes, cobs and local beers in a characterful historic building.
Smart yet relaxed restaurant serving Italian inspired dishes, steaks and seafood. Popular for polished service and central location.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is often included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is usual for good service. Round up or add £1-2 for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Derby Railway Station -> Derby Bus Station, Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chinley 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.

Most Chinley to Derby trains use the Chinley to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Chinley and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chinley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Chinley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chinley: Parking.
Available at Chinley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chinley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, This station only has partial tactile paving on platforms 2 - No - path from station entrance to flight of steps up onto footbridge then flight of steps down onto island platform for trains to Sheffield and Manchester, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: 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.
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