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Compare train and coach for Derby to Ambergate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Ambergate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Ambergate:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Derby to Ambergate costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Ambergate take longer:
Coach takes on average 36m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (17m by train vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £3 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.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
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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Why should you book Derby to Ambergate trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Ambergate.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Derby to Ambergate.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Ambergate
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Trains from Derby to Ambergate run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 17m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 23:31 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Ambergate trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Ambergate from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Ambergate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Ambergate 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 Ambergate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Ambergate
Most Derby to Ambergate trains use the Derby to Ambergate station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Ambergate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Ambergate leave from?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Ambergate station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Ambergate from Ambergate city centre
Ambergate train station facilities and services
Ambergate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ambergate.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ambergate: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ambergate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ambergate: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a step free Category A station. There is level access to the platform that serves both directions to Matlock-Nottingham/Newark Castle. This station has tactile paving at the edge of the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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