The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ely station (ELY) for Derby station (DBY) 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 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.
13:152h13Ely station (ELY)15:28Derby station (DBY)£631One-way0 changes
13:152h13Ely station (ELY)15:28Derby station (DBY)£631One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 130 km
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:15 Ely station (ELY) | 2h13 | 15:28 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) by train or coach
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Why should you book Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 14:15. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 14:15 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Ely station (ELY) and Derby station (DBY) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely station (ELY) to Derby station (DBY) 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 station (DBY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

