The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Whitby
Cheapest price
£112
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Whitby will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby for Whitby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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 to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£82 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Whitby train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Whitby trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:00 Derby | 4h37 | 14:37 Whitby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Whitby
Trains from Derby to Whitby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:58, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 06:58 |
Last train 18:00 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country from Derby to Whitby trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Whitby from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Derby to Whitby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Whitby 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 Whitby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Whitby
- 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
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park - Charges apply between 06:00 - 18:00 every day
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Both platforms are step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up/Drop Off on Langbourne Road running adjacent to station.
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