The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) 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 Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Loughborough station (LBO) for Derby station (DBY) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
8:500h21Loughborough station (LBO)9:11Derby station (DBY)£81One-way0 changes
18:510h21Loughborough station (LBO)19:12Derby station (DBY)£111One-way0 changes
18:510h21Loughborough station (LBO)19:12Derby station (DBY)£111One-way0 changes
8:500h21Loughborough station (LBO)9:11Derby station (DBY)£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 24 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY) trains for today, Monday 20 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h21 | 11:08 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h22 | 12:09 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:48 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h21 | 14:09 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 21 April | |||||
![]() | 8:50 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h21 | 9:11 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:54, the last at 18:51. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 18m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 0:54 |
Last train 18:51 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY) trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough station (LBO) and Derby station (DBY) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough station (LBO) to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough station (LBO) 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 Loughborough station (LBO) and Derby station (DBY)
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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