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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Liverpool will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 3 trains that leave Derby for Liverpool every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
8:002h29Derby10:29Liverpool£181One-way0 changes- 9:452h44Derby12:29Liverpool£221One-way0 changes
- 6:452h44Derby9:29Liverpool£311One-way0 changes
- 8:002h29Derby10:29Liverpool£181One-way0 changes
- 9:452h44Derby12:29Liverpool£221One-way0 changes
- 6:452h44Derby9:29Liverpool£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 114 km
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2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Derby to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:45 Derby | 2h44 | 9:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:00 Derby | 2h29 | 10:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:45 Derby | 2h44 | 12:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 21:48 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Liverpool trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Liverpool from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Derby to Liverpool: Journey Details
The train from Derby to Liverpool takes around two to two and a half hours, with one or two changes on route, as there is no direct train between Derby and Liverpool. During weekdays and on Saturdays, the first train leaves Derby shortly after 6:00 a.m., and on Sundays, this changes to a few hours later. There are between one and three trains per hour on weekdays and on Saturdays and between one and two per hour on Sundays. For journeys with one change only, this is made at Crewe or Chesterfield. Journeys with two changes include changes at Tamworth and Stafford. Services are operated by CrossCountry, London Midland, Virgin Trains and East Midland Trains, with all services going into Liverpool Lime Street.
Return journeys for trains from Liverpool to Derby are also available.
Taking the Train from Derby
Derby station is near the city centre, not far from the River Derwent and the London Road Community Hospital. There are five bus stops very close to the station, serving Alton Towers, the city centre, Derby bus station, East Midlands Airport and other local towns. There is a taxi rank, also, as well as access to cycle paths.
Getting into Liverpool by Train
Liverpool is a coastal city, sitting on the Mersey Estuary. The city is famous for being the home of The Beatles, and the main station is Liverpool Lime Street.
There are two taxi ranks at the station, making onward travel by taxi very easy. Arriva and Stagecoach are two bus companies operating in Liverpool, offering a number of bus routes into and around Liverpool. The main bus station in Liverpool is approximately four minutes' walk from Lime Street station.
FAQs: Derby to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Liverpool
Most Derby to Liverpool trains use the Derby to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Derby and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Liverpool 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.
Getting to Spondon from Derby city centre
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon train station facilities and services
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Spondon: 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.
Getting to Peartree from Derby city centre
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree train station facilities and services
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peartree: 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.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No.
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