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Museum of Making
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dewsbury to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dewsbury to Derby will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
To travel from Dewsbury to Derby you need to make at least one change.
L89250+
W29873
L89253+
G01148
L89246+
W29868
C03158+
C32037+
W70799
L89242+
W29862
L89250+
W29873
L89253+
G01148
L89246+
W29868
L89242+
W29862
C03158+
C32037+
W70799The table below shows live departures for Dewsbury to Derby trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89762+ W70777+ TP020800 | Delayed 12:25 12:55Dewsbury station (DEW) | 2h10 | 15:05 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
G89768+ W70783+ TP020700 | Delayed 13:25 13:55Dewsbury station (DEW) | 2h10 | 16:05 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| Monday 17 August | |||||
W29862+ L89242 | 8:45 Dewsbury station (DEW) | 1h42 | 10:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
C32023+ C21659+ G15894 | 8:57 Dewsbury station (DEW) | 2h09 | 11:06 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
W29868+ L89246 | 9:46 Dewsbury station (DEW) | 1h41 | 11:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W29873+ L89250 | 10:46 Dewsbury station (DEW) | 1h41 | 12:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
C32037+ W70799+ C03158 | 10:57 Dewsbury station (DEW) | 2h09 | 13:06 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
G01148+ L89253 | 11:46 Dewsbury station (DEW) | 1h41 | 13:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Dewsbury to Derby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 21:54 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Derby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Derby trip today.
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
City museum and art gallery with collections on local history, archaeology, natural history and paintings by Joseph Wright.
Independent contemporary art gallery in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists.
Historic shopping and cultural quarter with independent businesses, heritage buildings and easy access to key city sights.
Revitalised city-centre square with water features, seating and event space, ideal for a pause between nearby attractions.
Large landscaped park with lakes, open lawns and riverside paths, popular for walks, picnics and seasonal events.
A soft white bread roll unique to Derby, often filled with bacon, cheese or salad. It is a local bakery staple with a name strongly tied to the city.
A blue veined cow’s milk cheese traditionally made in Derbyshire. It is prized for its rich, mellow flavour and long connection to the county’s cheesemaking.
A crumbly, buttery oat biscuit from Derbyshire, traditionally baked on a griddle. It is a historic local bake often served with cheese or butter.
Elegant modern British dining in a refined setting, known for carefully prepared tasting and seasonal menus in the city centre.
Well known Derby ale house and eatery serving British pub dishes, cobs and local beers in a characterful historic building.
Smart yet relaxed restaurant serving Italian inspired dishes, steaks and seafood. Popular for polished service and central location.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is often included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is usual for good service. Round up or add £1-2 for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dewsbury to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dewsbury to Derby trains use the Dewsbury to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Dewsbury and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dewsbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Dewsbury.
Wi-Fi is available at Dewsbury.
Ticket office support is available at Dewsbury.
Available at Dewsbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Dewsbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dewsbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 1 (trains from Manchester towards Leeds). This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 07:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 1 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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