The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 5 trains that leave Derby station (DBY) for Nottingham station (NOT) 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 22 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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 station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 22 km
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Live departures
Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) trains for today, Thursday 19 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:01 Derby station (DBY) | 0h26 | 17:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 05:58 Derby station (DBY) | 0h21 | 06:19 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:36 Derby station (DBY) | 0h27 | 08:03 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:08 Derby station (DBY) | 0h26 | 08:34 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Derby station (DBY) | 0h22 | 09:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:18 Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 15:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) by train or coach
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 19:36. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 20m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 19:36 |
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FAQs: Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) to Nottingham station (NOT) 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 Nottingham station (NOT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Nottingham station (NOT)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.

