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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 32 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY), including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.
8:082h32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:40Derby station (DBY)£281One-way0 changes- 18:122h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)20:39Derby station (DBY)£281One-way0 changes
- 6:102h30Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:40Derby station (DBY)£421One-way0 changes
- 6:492h38Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:27Derby station (DBY)£481One-way0 changes
- 18:122h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)20:39Derby station (DBY)£281One-way0 changes
- 6:102h30Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:40Derby station (DBY)£421One-way0 changes
- 8:082h32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:40Derby station (DBY)£281One-way0 changes
- 6:492h38Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:27Derby station (DBY)£481One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 115 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY):
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) costing on average £47.
Other travel options to Derby station (DBY) take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 58m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 1h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £47 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04357+ G01148 | On time 10:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 13:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
 W33988+G66499 | On time 11:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h45 | 12:53 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
 C16934 · C17806+G00941 | On time 11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 13:30 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| C16934+C21299 | On time 11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h28 | 13:40 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C01288+G66502 | On time 12:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h46 | 13:54 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16939 · C18016+G00900 | On time 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h20 | 14:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| C16939+C21298 | On time 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h29 | 14:41 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
 W84689+W29935 | 12:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h33 | 14:52 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| W33881+G66504 | On time 13:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h45 | 14:53 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16944 · C18008+G00947 | 13:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 15:30 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| W33915+G66506 | On time 14:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h46 | 15:54 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16949 · C18015+G00905 | 14:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 16:30 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| C16949+C21296 | 14:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h28 | 16:40 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| W84700+W29937 | On time 14:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h32 | 16:51 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C04368+G01161_G66477 | 14:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 17:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16954 · C17791+G00946 | On time 15:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h19 | 17:31 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| C16954+C21295 | On time 15:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h31 | 17:43 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| W34081+G66510 | 16:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 17:55 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16959+C21161 | On time 16:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h28 | 18:40 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16959 · C18025+G66797 | 16:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h17 | 18:29 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| C21806+G01166 | On time 16:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 19:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16964 · C17876+G00921 | On time 17:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h22 | 19:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| C16964+C21294 | On time 17:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h30 | 19:40 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| W33913+G66513 | On time 18:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 19:52 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16969+C21292 | On time 18:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h27 | 20:39 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C16969 · C17863+G66837 | On time 18:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h19 | 20:31 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| C04382 · W70752 | On time 19:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h28 | 22:19 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| C17016+C21224 | On time 20:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h34 | 22:42 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| W84737+C21815 | On time 20:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 23:08 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| W84740+W70762 | On time 21:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h58 | 0:17 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
| 6:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h30 | 8:40 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 9:27 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h32 | 10:40 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 19:43. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 19:43 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) trainsEast Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Derby station (DBY) 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: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Derby station (DBY)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Derby station (DBY) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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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