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Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Town museum with archaeology, costume, social history and fine art displays that introduce Worthing and the surrounding area.
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£122
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Worthing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Worthing will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Worthing 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 246 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 39 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Worthing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 246 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£90 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Derby to Worthing trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:02 Derby | 3h39 | 9:41 Worthing | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Derby to Worthing run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 4:14 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Worthing — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Worthing trip today.
Town museum with archaeology, costume, social history and fine art displays that introduce Worthing and the surrounding area.
Contemporary gallery on the seafront showing changing exhibitions, craft and visual art in an attractive Victorian shelter.
Creative studios and exhibition spaces in converted seafront shelters, good for seeing local artists and buying original work.
Long pebble beach and promenade ideal for strolling, cycling and sea views, with easy access to the pier and town centre.
South Downs hillfort and open downland above Worthing, favoured for panoramic walks, wildlife and sunset views.
Large public park with formal gardens, boating lake and sports facilities, popular for relaxed walks near the town centre.
Fresh crab landed on the Sussex coast, prized for sweet meat and served simply in sandwiches, salads or dressed whole.
A classic Sussex fish dish of smoked haddock baked with spinach, hard-boiled eggs and cream, long associated with county cookery.
A rich suet pudding from Sussex enclosing a whole lemon with butter and sugar, a distinctive historic county dessert.
Smart neighbourhood restaurant serving modern British cooking with seasonal ingredients and a calm, intimate atmosphere.
Popular casual spot for sourdough pizza, small plates and drinks, with a lively and contemporary town-centre feel.
Long-running local restaurant focused on fresh fish and shellfish, offering an unfussy dining room and coastal favourites.
Moderate for a south coast town. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in London or Brighton.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Worthing 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 Worthing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Derby to Worthing trains use the Derby to Worthing station pair, with some services arriving at West Worthing. Use this guide to compare Derby and Worthing train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Worthing.
Ticket office support is available at Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Worthing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
West Worthing is 1 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
West Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at West Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Worthing: Parking, Taxis.
Available at West Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Durrington-on-Sea is 2 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
Durrington-on-Sea has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Durrington-on-Sea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Durrington-on-Sea: Parking.
Available at Durrington-on-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Durrington-on-Sea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Access to platform 1 (to London / Brighton) via steep ramp. Ramp to platform 2 (to Littlehampton / Portsmouth). Long step-free route between platforms via the street (longer than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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