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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Derby
Cheapest price
£246
Average price
£249
Fastest journey
8 h 34 m
Average duration
8 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Derby will cost around £249 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £246.
Of the 3 trains that leave Inverness for Derby every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 536 km distance in an average of 8 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 43 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Inverness to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, and a train costs an average of £114.
Distance: 536 km
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£227 Average Price | £207 Average Price | £88 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 30m Average total duration 19h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Derby trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:50 Inverness | 8h36 | 18:26 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 04:36 Inverness | 8h43 | 13:19 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Derby
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Trains from Inverness to Derby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £114 but you can travel from only £65 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 15:22. The fastest train covers the 536 km distance in 8h 28m.
Distance 536 km |
Average train duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £114 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 28m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 15:22 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail from Inverness to Derby trainsCrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Derby from £65. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Derby
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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 the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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- 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
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