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Wensleydale Railway Station Museum
Railway heritage museum at Leeming Bar with vintage locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the Wensleydale Railway.
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Trains from Derby to Northallerton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Discover the best of Northallerton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northallerton trip today.
Railway heritage museum at Leeming Bar with vintage locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the Wensleydale Railway.
Local history museum in nearby Thirsk covering rural life, trades and changing communities across the Hambleton area.
Arts venue in nearby Thirsk with rotating exhibitions, workshops and community events, useful for a contemporary local culture stop.
Broad market street lined with independent shops and historic frontages, forming the lively heart of Northallerton.
Town green and events space beside the High Street, handy for a short pause during shopping or market visits.
Leafy riverside and park area popular for gentle walks, open space and a quieter break close to the town centre.
A rich fruit cake from nearby Yorkshire, packed with currants and peel. It is a classic regional tea-time bake with a long county tradition.
A shallow pastry tart filled with curd cheese, eggs, sugar and spices. It is a traditional Yorkshire sweet found in bakeries and tea rooms.
Slices of roast beef served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy. This Sunday dinner is central to Yorkshire food culture.
Established café and tea room known for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee. Handy for a classic Yorkshire break.
Stylish bistro in Northallerton serving modern British dishes and steaks in a smart but relaxed setting.
Traditional pub with a broad menu of British favourites, ales and Sunday roasts in a casual town-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while rail travel and pub meals can still add up for visitors.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxi fares; café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Northallerton 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 Northallerton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Derby to Northallerton trains use the Derby to Northallerton station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Northallerton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Northallerton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Northallerton.
Wi-Fi is available at Northallerton.
Ticket office support is available at Northallerton.
Available at Northallerton: Parking, WC.
Available at Northallerton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northallerton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that ramps are steep, and as such assistance cannot be provided for manual wheelchair users via the subway or to/from Platform 1. Station wheelchairs are not available at this location. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station (as per the exceptions outlined above), and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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 ticket machines note: The self service ticket machine for purchasing tickets for travel today and collection of pre-paid tickets is located in the subway, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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