4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Cambridge will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby for Cambridge every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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 to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 134 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare prices and tickets Derby to Cambridge by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
21 Nov
22 Nov
23 Nov
24 Nov
25 Nov
26 Nov
27 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 22:14 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Cambridge trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Cambridge from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
East Midlands Trains
east_midlands_trains
Cross Country
FAQs: Derby to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Cambridge
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- 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 the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station 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 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
More options for your journey from Derby to Cambridge
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Cambridge and Derby
Most popular train connections to Cambridge
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
