The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Hatfield
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Hatfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Hatfield will cost around £93 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 Hatfield 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 154 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.
9:002h25Derby11:25Hatfield£831One-way0 changes
13:322h59Derby16:31Hatfield£1031One-way0 changes
9:002h25Derby11:25Hatfield£831One-way0 changes
13:322h59Derby16:31Hatfield£1031One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Hatfield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Derby to Hatfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 154 km
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£86 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Derby to Hatfield 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 or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Hatfield.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Derby to Hatfield.
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 Hatfield.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Hatfield
Trains from Derby to Hatfield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Hatfield trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Hatfield from £40. 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 Hatfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Hatfield 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 Hatfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Hatfield
Most Derby to Hatfield trains use the Derby to Hatfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Hatfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Hatfield 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 Hatfield station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Hatfield from Hatfield city centre
Hatfield train station facilities and services
Hatfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hatfield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hatfield. ATMs are available at Hatfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hatfield.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hatfield: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hatfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hatfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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