The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Chippenham
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Chippenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Chippenham will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Chippenham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 39 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 Chippenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Chippenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 169 km
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3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Chippenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Chippenham trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:38 Derby | 3h16 | 13:54 Chippenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Chippenham
Trains from Derby to Chippenham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 21:26 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby to Chippenham trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Chippenham from £13. 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 Chippenham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Chippenham 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 Chippenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Chippenham
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 05:50 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A station – This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform. Step free access available to both platforms via lifts from the main station entrance and disused platform. Station is accessible if arriving at the station main entrance and not from the north.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Disused platform and north car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Short stay car park - terminating & starting services. Bus Stops in Bus Turning Area - through services.
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