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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG)
- Cheapest price on 01 Nov
- £32
- Average ticket price on 01 Nov
- £75
- Fastest journey on 01 Nov
- 2 h 50 m
- Average journey duration on 01 Nov
- 2 h 52 m
- Trains on 01 Nov
- 29
- Distance
- 166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG) 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 Reading station (RDG) will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
To travel from Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG) you need to make at least one change.
W70841+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
C4826921:03 4h22 Derby station (DBY) 1:25 Reading station (RDG) £32 1 One-way 2 changes- W70805+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C48258
20:26 3h42 Derby station (DBY) 0:08 Reading station (RDG) £38 1 One-way 2 changes 
G01145 · G0101610:31 3h08 Derby station (DBY) 13:39 Reading station (RDG) £73 1 One-way 1 change- G01142 · G01012
9:31 3h09 Derby station (DBY) 12:40 Reading station (RDG) £73 1 One-way 1 change - G01093 · G01020
11:40 3h02 Derby station (DBY) 14:42 Reading station (RDG) £73 1 One-way 1 change
- C21661+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34829
14:06 2h50 Derby station (DBY) 16:56 Reading station (RDG) £78 1 One-way 2 changes - W70783+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34839
16:06 2h50 Derby station (DBY) 18:56 Reading station (RDG) £78 1 One-way 2 changes - W70789+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C33039
17:02 2h51 Derby station (DBY) 19:53 Reading station (RDG) £78 1 One-way 2 changes - C21682+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34734
18:02 2h51 Derby station (DBY) 20:53 Reading station (RDG) £78 1 One-way 2 changes - G01096 · G01023
12:40 2h59 Derby station (DBY) 15:39 Reading station (RDG) £73 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG)
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Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:55, the last at 16:53. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 9:55 |
Last train 16:53 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Frequently asked questions about your Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG) trip
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Live departures
Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG) train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W70833+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Y15436 | 7:57 Derby station (DBY) | 3h17 | 11:14 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| C21857+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C00848 | 8:54 Derby station (DBY) | 3h20 | 12:14 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01142 · G01012 | 9:31 Derby station (DBY) | 3h09 | 12:40 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| W70840+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C00801 | 9:54 Derby station (DBY) | 3h19 | 13:13 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01145 · G01016 | 10:31 Derby station (DBY) | 3h08 | 13:39 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| C21677+C05993+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 11:25 Derby station (DBY) | 2h59 | 14:24 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01093 · G01020 | 11:40 Derby station (DBY) | 3h02 | 14:42 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| C21679+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C00854 | 12:26 Derby station (DBY) | 3h00 | 15:26 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01096 · G01023 | 12:40 Derby station (DBY) | 2h59 | 15:39 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| W70768+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C00853 | 13:26 Derby station (DBY) | 3h00 | 16:26 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01099 · G01026 | 13:40 Derby station (DBY) | 3h00 | 16:40 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| C21661+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34829 | 14:06 Derby station (DBY) | 2h50 | 16:56 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| W70774+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34833 | 14:26 Derby station (DBY) | 2h59 | 17:25 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01104 · G01029 | 14:40 Derby station (DBY) | 2h59 | 17:39 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| W70777+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C33202 | 15:07 Derby station (DBY) | 3h07 | 18:14 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| W70780+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C00851 | 15:26 Derby station (DBY) | 3h00 | 18:26 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01105 · G01030 | 15:37 Derby station (DBY) | 3h03 | 18:40 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| W70783+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34839 | 16:06 Derby station (DBY) | 2h50 | 18:56 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| W70786+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34844 | 16:26 Derby station (DBY) | 3h00 | 19:26 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01110 · G01034 | 16:40 Derby station (DBY) | 2h59 | 19:39 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| W70789+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+C33039 | 17:02 Derby station (DBY) | 2h51 | 19:53 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| W70792+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34847 | 17:26 Derby station (DBY) | 3h00 | 20:26 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
| G01111 · G01036 | 17:40 Derby station (DBY) | 3h00 | 20:40 Reading station (RDG) | 1 change | |
| C21682+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34734 | 18:02 Derby station (DBY) | 2h51 | 20:53 Reading station (RDG) | 2 changes | |
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FAQs: Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG) train
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Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Reading station (RDG)
Most Derby station (DBY) to Reading station (RDG) trains use the Derby to Reading station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby station (DBY) and Reading station (RDG) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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