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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Margate
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Margate will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby for Margate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.
9:083h51Derby12:59Margate£851One-way0 changes
8:323h37Derby12:09Margate£851One-way0 changes
- 8:323h37Derby12:09Margate£851One-way0 changes
- 9:083h51Derby12:59Margate£851One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 260 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Margate trains for today, Sunday 26 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 15:26 Derby | 3h30 | 18:56 Margate | 1 change | |
| 16:26 Derby | 3h30 | 19:56 Margate | 1 change | |
| 17:26 Derby | 3h30 | 20:56 Margate | 1 change | |
| 18:26 Derby | 3h30 | 21:56 Margate | 1 change | |
| 19:26 Derby | 3h30 | 22:56 Margate | 1 change | |
| 20:26 Derby | 3h43 | 0:09 Margate | 1 change | |
| 21:03 Derby | 11h14 | 8:17 Margate | 1 change | |
| Monday 27 July | |||||
| 8:32 Derby | 3h37 | 12:09 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:08 Derby | 3h51 | 12:59 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Margate
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Trains from Derby to Margate run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 21:49 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Margate trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Margate from £19. 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 Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Margate 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 Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Margate
Most Derby to Margate trains use the Derby to Margate station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Margate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Margate 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.
Which Margate station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Margate from Margate city centre
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
Margate train station facilities and services
Margate has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Margate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Margate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Margate. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Margate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Margate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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