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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Helsby
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
95 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Helsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
To travel from Derby to Helsby you need to make at least 2 changes.
17:382h13
Derby19:51Helsby
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3 changes
06:422h09
Derby08:51Helsby
£401One-way
2 changes
07:452h16
Derby10:01Helsby
£401One-way
2 changes
08:472h14
Derby11:01Helsby
£401One-way
2 changes
09:472h14
Derby12:01Helsby
£401One-way
2 changes
06:422h09
Derby08:51Helsby
£401One-way
2 changes
13:482h13
Derby16:01Helsby
£401One-way
2 changes
15:472h13
Derby18:00Helsby
£401One-way
2 changes
17:382h13
Derby19:51Helsby
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3 changes
19:472h13
Derby22:00Helsby
£401One-way
2 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Helsby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Helsby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 06:42 |
Last train 22:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Helsby trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Helsby from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
£21
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£40
east_midlands_trains frequency
14 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
£122
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Derby to Helsby train
FAQs: Travel by train from Derby to Helsby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Helsby.
Booking trains from Derby to Helsby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Derby to Helsby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £40, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Helsby is by train, costing approximately £40.
The train distance from Derby to Helsby is 95 km.
The train journey from Derby to Helsby covers a distance of 95 km and takes approximately 2h 9m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Derby that goes to Helsby is Derby station (DBY), and it arrives at Helsby station (HSB).
Yes, you can take the train from Derby to Helsby.
The first train from Derby to Helsby leaves at 6:42.
To travel from Derby to Helsby, you can take a train.
The last train from Derby to Helsby departs at 22:50.
Trains from Derby to Helsby run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Derby to Helsby.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Derby to Helsby.
There is no night train service from Derby to Helsby.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Helsby
Derby
Helsby
The major train station for departures in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your trip from Derby to Helsby.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Derby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
The major train station for arrivals in Helsby is Helsby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Helsby for your journey to Helsby from Derby.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Step free access to the platform from the car park. Platforms 2, 3 and 4 are only accessible via the footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machine is on Chester-bound platform.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Helsby
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are located on the main road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the service bus stops on Chester Road, adjacent to the Helsby Spice restaurant for services towards Warrington, opposite side for services towards Ellesmere Port.
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