The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Telford Central (TFC)
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Telford Central (TFC) 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 Telford Central (TFC) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby station (DBY) for Telford Central (TFC) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Telford Central (TFC)
Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Telford Central (TFC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 13:31, the last at 13:40. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 13:31 |
Last train 13:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby station (DBY) to Telford Central (TFC) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) and Telford Central (TFC) from £33. 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 station (DBY) to Telford Central (TFC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) to Telford Central (TFC) 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 Telford Central (TFC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Telford Central (TFC)
- 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 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: At the public service bus stop outside the front of the station.
