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Bletchley Park
Former top-secret wartime codebreaking centre with immersive exhibitions, historic huts and the mansion. Essential for understanding modern history.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Bletchley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Derby to Bletchley you need to make at least one change.

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Trains from Derby to Bletchley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 21:00 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Derby to Bletchley trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:26 Derby | 2h33 | 16:59 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:53 Derby | 2h15 | 17:08 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:07 Derby | 2h22 | 17:29 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:26 Derby | 2h33 | 17:59 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:31 Derby | 2h37 | 18:08 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:06 Derby | 2h23 | 18:29 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:26 Derby | 2h33 | 18:59 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:40 Derby | 2h28 | 19:08 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:01 Derby | 2h28 | 19:29 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:26 Derby | 2h33 | 19:59 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:31 Derby | 2h37 | 20:08 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:02 Derby | 2h27 | 20:29 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:26 Derby | 2h33 | 20:59 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:53 Derby | 2h53 | 21:46 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:26 Derby | 2h57 | 22:23 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:55 Derby | 2h44 | 22:39 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:26 Derby | 3h02 | 23:28 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:31 Derby | 1h44 | 22:15 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:50 Derby | 2h57 | 23:47 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:03 Derby | 3h37 | 0:40 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:31 Derby | 8h28 | 6:59 Bletchley | 1 change | |
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![]() | 5:30 Derby | 2h31 | 8:01 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:02 Derby | 2h29 | 8:31 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:10 Derby | 2h29 | 8:39 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:28 Derby | 2h33 | 9:01 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:49 Derby | 2h19 | 9:08 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:05 Derby | 2h26 | 9:31 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:13 Derby | 2h26 | 9:39 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:32 Derby | 2h29 | 10:01 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:51 Derby | 2h17 | 10:08 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:06 Derby | 2h25 | 10:31 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:32 Derby | 2h29 | 11:01 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:53 Derby | 2h15 | 11:08 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:08 Derby | 2h23 | 11:31 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:10 Derby | 2h29 | 11:39 Bletchley | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:32 Derby | 2h29 | 12:01 Bletchley | 1 change | |
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Former top-secret wartime codebreaking centre with immersive exhibitions, historic huts and the mansion. Essential for understanding modern history.
Working museum of computing with restored historic machines, including codebreaking and early computer exhibits. Excellent for technology enthusiasts.
Hands-on telecoms museum on the Bletchley Park estate. Displays wartime and post-war communications equipment and offers practical demonstrations.
Large lake and waterside park with level paths, birdlife and wide views. Popular for gentle walks, cycling and time outdoors near central Bletchley.
Historic canal-side area with towpaths, locks and boating atmosphere. Ideal for an easy walk and a look at Bletchley’s transport heritage.
Linear waterside park around the River Ouzel with paths, meadows and wildlife habitats. A pleasant green corridor for walking and cycling.
A Buckinghamshire pub classic of rabbit baked in pastry. It reflects the county’s game-cooking tradition and old rural kitchens.
A traditional English pork sausage linked to nearby Buckinghamshire and the wider South Midlands, commonly served in local cafés and pubs.
A rich suet pudding filled with steak and kidney, long associated with hearty Midlands and Home Counties cooking in traditional pubs.
Well-known Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant offering grilled meats, meze and a modern casual setting.
Established Indian restaurant known for curry house favourites, tandoori dishes and a comfortable dine-in atmosphere.
Traditional pub in Bletchley serving British classics, roasts and ales in a relaxed historic setting popular with locals.
Moderate for the UK. Chain hotels and casual dining are fairly priced, while rail fares and family attractions can raise daily costs.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Most Derby to Bletchley trains use the Derby to Bletchley station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Bletchley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Bletchley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Nina's Coffee Shop, Sonny's, Top Diner
Ticket office support is available at Bletchley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Bletchley: Parking, WC.
Available at Bletchley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bletchley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machine in Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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