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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£3

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

21 m

Average duration

21 m

Trains per day

Distance

22 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Derby to Nottingham will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

Of the 30 trains that leave Derby for Nottingham every day 30 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 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 22 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.

P11423

08:380h25

Derby station (DBY)

09:03Nottingham station (NOT)

£31One-way

0 changes

P11782

13:400h23

Derby station (DBY)

14:03Nottingham station (NOT)

£31One-way

0 changes

P11435

14:010h23

Derby station (DBY)

14:24Nottingham station (NOT)

£31One-way

0 changes

P11421

08:080h25

Derby station (DBY)

08:33Nottingham station (NOT)

£31One-way

0 changes

P11659

09:400h25

Derby station (DBY)

10:05Nottingham station (NOT)

£31One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Derby to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Nottingham 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 24m.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£6 Average Price Cheapest	£13 Average Price
54m average duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 7m average duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Derby to Nottingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 17 May

Last updated at 23:26

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P11421	On time 07:08 Derby station (DBY)	0h25	07:33 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21692	On time 07:26 Derby station (DBY)	0h32	07:58 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11423	On time 07:38 Derby station (DBY)	0h25	08:03 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21887	On time 07:48 Derby station (DBY)	0h28	08:16 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11425	On time 08:01 Derby station (DBY)	0h21	08:22 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21694	On time 08:26 Derby station (DBY)	0h32	08:58 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11659	On time 08:40 Derby station (DBY)	0h25	09:05 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21892	On time 08:50 Derby station (DBY)	0h34	09:24 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11427	On time 09:08 Derby station (DBY)	0h21	09:29 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21696	On time 09:23 Derby station (DBY)	0h30	09:53 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11776	On time 09:40 Derby station (DBY)	0h23	10:03 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21898	On time 09:51 Derby station (DBY)	0h34	10:25 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11429	On time 10:01 Derby station (DBY)	0h21	10:22 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21698	On time 10:24 Derby station (DBY)	0h28	10:52 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11661	On time 10:40 Derby station (DBY)	0h24	11:04 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21903	On time 10:50 Derby station (DBY)	0h26	11:16 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11430	On time 11:01 Derby station (DBY)	0h22	11:23 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21700	On time 11:25 Derby station (DBY)	0h29	11:54 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11715	On time 11:40 Derby station (DBY)	0h23	12:03 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21908	On time 11:50 Derby station (DBY)	0h27	12:17 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11434	On time 12:01 Derby station (DBY)	0h23	12:24 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21702	On time 12:23 Derby station (DBY)	0h31	12:54 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11782	On time 12:40 Derby station (DBY)	0h23	13:03 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21911	On time 12:51 Derby station (DBY)	0h26	13:17 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11435	On time 13:01 Derby station (DBY)	0h23	13:24 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21704	On time 13:23 Derby station (DBY)	0h31	13:54 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11723	On time 13:40 Derby station (DBY)	0h23	14:03 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21917	On time 13:50 Derby station (DBY)	0h27	14:17 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
P11438	On time 14:01 Derby station (DBY)	0h22	14:23 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
W21706	On time 14:24 Derby station (DBY)	0h30	14:54 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby to Nottingham

United Kingdom

Trains from Derby to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

22 km

Average train duration

24m

Cheapest ticket price

£2

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

20m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:58

Price information

Train providers: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) trains Derby to Nottingham

Buy your official CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) train tickets between Derby and Nottingham from £1 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Derby and Nottingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Derby to Nottingham train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 20 min
Cheapest Price: £1
CrossCountry frequency: 8 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Derby to Nottingham train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 23 min
Cheapest Price: £5

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Trains from Derby to Nottingham

The short journey from Derby to Nottingham, which can be completed in as little as 25 minutes, is offered up to four times an hour each day during peak times by CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains. The majority of services, which commence at 6:00 a.m., are direct, though some trains operated by East Midlands Trains require a change at East Midlands Parkway. Services continue into the night, with the final train each day departing Derby just before midnight.

FAQs: Derby to Nottingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Derby to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Nottingham.

Cheap train tickets from Derby to Nottingham can start from as little as £1 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Derby to Nottingham is £3; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Derby to Nottingham is 20 min to travel the 14 mile long trip, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Derby to Nottingham leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Derby to Nottingham leaves at 23: 58.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Derby to Nottingham without having to change trains with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. There are 7 direct trains from Derby to Nottingham each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Nottingham. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Derby to Nottingham.

For the journey from Derby to Nottingham you can take a train with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Nottingham from Derby on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Derby, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nottingham, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Nottingham from Derby is worth doing with a journey time of 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Derby to Nottingham by train is November.

You have options as you can travel between Derby and Nottingham 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Nottingham

Derby

Nottingham

The major train station for departures in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your trip from Derby to Nottingham.

Derby

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU

Phone Number

+44 3457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Located in North Car Park
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transport options for Derby

Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit

Spondon

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Bike Parking

information

Address

Spondon station, Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX

Distance to city center

4 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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

Public transport options for Spondon

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.

Peartree

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

information

Address

Peartree station, Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT

Distance to city center

2 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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

Public transport options for Peartree