The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Derby
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
11
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 £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
To travel from Margate to Derby you need to make at least one change.
5:403h29Margate9:09Derby£1091One-way1 change
6:153h14Margate9:29Derby£1091One-way1 change
6:453h25Margate10:10Derby£1091One-way1 change
7:153h15Margate10:30Derby£1091One-way1 change
7:463h22Margate11:08Derby£1091One-way1 change
6:153h14Margate9:29Derby£1091One-way1 change
7:153h15Margate10:30Derby£1091One-way1 change
10:493h18Margate14:07Derby£1091One-way1 change
12:493h18Margate16:07Derby£1091One-way1 change
11:493h19Margate15:08Derby£1091One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £19. 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 260 km
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£28 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m 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 tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:40 Margate | 3h29 | 9:09 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:15 Margate | 3h14 | 9:29 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:45 Margate | 3h25 | 10:10 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:15 Margate | 3h15 | 10:30 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:46 Margate | 3h22 | 11:08 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:47 Margate | 3h22 | 12:09 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:47 Margate | 3h21 | 13:08 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:49 Margate | 3h18 | 14:07 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:49 Margate | 3h19 | 15:08 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:49 Margate | 3h18 | 16:07 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:49 Margate | 3h20 | 17:09 Derby | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs Southeastern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southeastern, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from Margate to Derby.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from Margate to Derby.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Margate to Derby.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Derby
Trains from Margate to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 21:49 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Southeastern, East Midlands Railway from Margate to Derby trainsSoutheastern, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Margate and Derby 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: 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Margate and Derby
Most Margate to Derby trains use the Margate to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Margate and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Margate station do trains to Derby leave from?
Getting to Margate from Margate city centre
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
Margate train station facilities and services
Margate has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Margate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Margate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Margate. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Margate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Margate: 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.
Which Derby station do trains from Margate arrive at?
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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