The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
20
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 £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) you need to make at least one change.
C04380+
G0117018:512h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)21:25Derby station (DBY)£151One-way1 change
C04382 · W7075219:512h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)22:19Derby station (DBY)£191One-way1 change
C21292+
C1696918:122h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)20:39Derby station (DBY)£191One-way1 change
C21224+
C1701620:082h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)22:42Derby station (DBY)£191One-way1 change
C04382 · W70752+
G8997419:003h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)22:19Derby station (DBY)£191One-way2 changes
W33955+
G006848:071h45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:52Derby station (DBY)£681One-way1 change
C16969 · C17863+
G6683718:122h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)20:31Derby station (DBY)£451One-way2 changes
C16925 · C17837+
G667129:122h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:31Derby station (DBY)£681One-way2 changes
C16917 · C17884+
G008447:102h20Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:30Derby station (DBY)£681One-way2 changes
C16920 · C17854+
G009388:102h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:31Derby station (DBY)£681One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 115 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33946+ G00678 | On time 6:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 7:58 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
C16913 · C17880+ G00681 | On time 6:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h22 | 8:30 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
C21304+ C16913 | Delayed 6:26 6:08Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h34 | 8:42 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W84653+ W29925 | On time 6:14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 8:50 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
C16917+ C21303 | On time 7:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h30 | 9:40 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
C16917 · C17884+ G00844 | On time 7:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h20 | 9:30 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
W33955+ G00684 | On time 8:07 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h45 | 9:52 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
C16920 · C17854+ G00938 | On time 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 10:31 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
C16920+ C21302 | On time 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h30 | 10:40 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 | |
W84705+ G01188 | On time 15:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h32 | 17:51 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W34081+ G66510 | On time 16:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 17:55 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
C16959 · C18025+ G66797 | On time 16:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h17 | 18:29 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) by train or coach
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 19:08 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Derby station (DBY) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Derby station (DBY) from £10. 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.

