The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Hatfield
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
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 £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Hatfield 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 154 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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 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 £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 154 km
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£50 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Hatfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Hatfield trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:43 Derby | 3h29 | 11:12 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Hatfield by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Hatfield
Trains from Derby to Hatfield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:07, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 01:07 |
Last train 21:54 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, LNER, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Hatfield trainsEast Midlands Trains, LNER, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Hatfield from £32. 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
- 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 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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