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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
39 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Leicester will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Derby for Leicester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 31 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.
09:320h31
Derby10:03Leicester
£101One-way
0 changes
12:320h31
Derby13:03Leicester
£101One-way
0 changes
05:020h27
Derby05:29Leicester
£111One-way
0 changes
21:200h31
Derby21:51Leicester
£171One-way
0 changes
13:320h30
Derby14:02Leicester
£171One-way
0 changes
05:020h27
Derby05:29Leicester
£111One-way
0 changes
13:320h30
Derby14:02Leicester
£171One-way
0 changes
16:340h31
Derby17:05Leicester
£171One-way
0 changes
09:320h31
Derby10:03Leicester
£101One-way
0 changes
21:200h31
Derby21:51Leicester
£171One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 39 km
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Leicester train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:46
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:02 Derby | 0h27 | 05:29 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:32 Derby | 0h31 | 10:03 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:32 Derby | 0h31 | 13:03 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:34 Derby | 0h31 | 17:05 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:20 Derby | 0h31 | 21:51 Leicester | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 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 39 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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 Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Leicester from £3. 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
20m
Cheapest Price
£4
East Midlands Trains frequency
7 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
19m
Cheapest Price
£20
east_midlands_trains frequency
43 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
44m
Cheapest Price
£43
Cross Country frequency
7 a day
Trains from Derby to Leicester
East Midland Trains offer daily trains from Derby Train Station to Leicester Train Station. Many services are offered by East Midland Trains each day and evening, with the first train departing from Derby Train Station at 10:00 a.m. and the last train leaving the station at 9:38 p.m. The service from Derby to Leicester is direct and the average journey duration is 22 minutes. Nevertheless, the journey time may vary slightly and will depend on the time of day that passengers choose to travel.
FAQs: Derby to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Derby to Leicester 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 Leicester.
Yes, there is a direct train between Derby and Leicester. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
The train distance from Derby to Leicester is 39 km.
Booking trains from Derby to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Derby to Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Derby to Leicester covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 20m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Derby to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £11.
The first train from Derby to Leicester leaves at 0:03.
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £3.
The last train from Derby to Leicester departs at 23:58.
Trains from Derby to Leicester run approximately 7 times per day.
The train station in Derby that goes to Leicester is Derby station (DBY), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Derby to Leicester.
There is no night train service from Derby to Leicester.
Yes, you can take the train from Derby to Leicester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Leicester
Derby
Leicester
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 Leicester.
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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Peartree
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Spondon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Derby.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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