The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Derby
Cheapest price
£179
Average price
£179
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Derby will cost around £179 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £179.
To travel from Glasgow to Derby you need to make at least one change.
Y39346+
C75090
Y39316+
C75087+
Y12146
W02493 · W01973+
C51203
Y39316+
C75087
W02945+
W05528+
C74971
W02945+
W05528+
C74971
W02493 · W01973+
C51203
Y39316+
C75087+
Y12146
Y39346+
C75090
Y39316+
C75087Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 373 km
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£91 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Derby trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y39316+ C75087+ Y12146 | On time 09:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h23 | 14:23 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
Y39316+ C75087 | On time 09:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h27 | 14:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W02945+ W05528+ C74971 | On time 09:46 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h45 | 14:31 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
W02945+ C51203 | On time 09:46 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h34 | 15:20 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
Y39346+ C75090 | On time 10:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h27 | 15:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W02493 · W01973+ C51203 | On time 10:34 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h46 | 15:20 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Derby
Trains from Glasgow to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 373 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 373 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 19:14 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Cross Country from Glasgow to Derby trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Cross Country trains will get you between Glasgow and Derby from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Derby
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
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- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 14:14 Saturday 07:10 - 14:14 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, level access from street to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Carnegie Road
- 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. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- 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 the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
- 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.
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