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Museum of Making
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
54 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
58 m
Trains on 17 Sept
6
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Market Harborough to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Market Harborough to Derby will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Market Harborough to Derby you need to make at least one change.
W70858 · W70958
W70861 · W70961
W70856 · W70956
W70852 · C21769
W70854 · C21649
W70856 · W70956
W70861 · W70961
W70852 · C21769
W70850 · W70948
W70858 · W70958Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Market Harborough to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 62 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Market Harborough to Derby:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Market Harborough to Derby costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 48m.
The journey is about 25m faster (41m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£7 vs £13). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Market Harborough to Derby trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70850 · W70948 | 8:08 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 1h02 | 9:10 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W70852 · C21769 | 8:34 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 0h56 | 9:30 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W70854 · C21649 | 9:06 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 1h05 | 10:11 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W70856 · W70956 | 9:36 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 0h54 | 10:30 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W70858 · W70958 | 10:05 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 1h03 | 11:08 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
W70861 · W70961 | 10:32 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 0h55 | 11:27 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Market Harborough to Derby run on average 8 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 55m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 22:56 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Derby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Derby trip today.
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
City museum and art gallery with collections on local history, archaeology, natural history and paintings by Joseph Wright.
Independent contemporary art gallery in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists.
Historic shopping and cultural quarter with independent businesses, heritage buildings and easy access to key city sights.
Revitalised city-centre square with water features, seating and event space, ideal for a pause between nearby attractions.
Large landscaped park with lakes, open lawns and riverside paths, popular for walks, picnics and seasonal events.
A soft white bread roll unique to Derby, often filled with bacon, cheese or salad. It is a local bakery staple with a name strongly tied to the city.
A blue veined cow’s milk cheese traditionally made in Derbyshire. It is prized for its rich, mellow flavour and long connection to the county’s cheesemaking.
A crumbly, buttery oat biscuit from Derbyshire, traditionally baked on a griddle. It is a historic local bake often served with cheese or butter.
Elegant modern British dining in a refined setting, known for carefully prepared tasting and seasonal menus in the city centre.
Well known Derby ale house and eatery serving British pub dishes, cobs and local beers in a characterful historic building.
Smart yet relaxed restaurant serving Italian inspired dishes, steaks and seafood. Popular for polished service and central location.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is often included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is usual for good service. Round up or add £1-2 for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Derby Railway Station -> Derby Bus Station, Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Market Harborough 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.

Most Market Harborough to Derby trains use the Market Harborough to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Market Harborough and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Market Harborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Market Harborough.
Ticket office support is available at Market Harborough.
Available at Market Harborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Market Harborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Harborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, 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.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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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