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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Derby
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Derby will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 1 trains that leave Margate for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 52 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 and coach for Margate to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 260 km
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£103 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Margate to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Derby trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:49 Margate | 3h18 | 13:07 Derby | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
| 08:49 Margate | 4h52 | 13:41 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Derby
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Trains from Margate to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 21:49 |
Train companies: Southeastern, East Midlands Trains from Margate to Derby trainsSoutheastern, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Margate and Derby from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Margate to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate 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 Margate and Derby
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 country end
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.
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Car Rental- 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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