The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Derby station (DBY) for Birmingham International Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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 Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 55 km
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Live departures
Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:05 Derby station (DBY) | 1h07 | 07:12 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:41 Derby station (DBY) | 1h11 | 09:52 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 55m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 06:05 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) and Birmingham International Airport from £9. 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 station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Birmingham International Airport
- 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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