The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Whitby
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
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 £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Whitby 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 183 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 52 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.
16:004h52Derby20:52Whitby£711One-way0 changes
16:004h52Derby20:52Whitby£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£70 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m 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 tomorrow, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:00 Derby | 4h52 | 20:52 Whitby | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 6:45 |
Last train 18:00 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Derby to Whitby trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Derby and Whitby from £26. 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 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
- 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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