The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Loughborough will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Loughborough 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 25 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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 Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. 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 train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 25 km
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Loughborough trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C51680 | On time 17:34 Derby station (DBY) | 0h19 | 17:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y12418 · C51552 | On time 17:47 Derby station (DBY) | 0h42 | 18:29 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C52148 | On time 18:32 Derby station (DBY) | 0h20 | 18:52 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y12422 · C51638 | On time 18:47 Derby station (DBY) | 0h45 | 19:32 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 13:32 Derby | 0h20 | 13:52 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Loughborough
Trains from Derby to Loughborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 13m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Loughborough from £3. 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Loughborough
- 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
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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