The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 5 trains that leave Newcastle station (NCL) for Derby station (DBY) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 228 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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 coach and train for Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 228 km
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3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY) trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h45 | 10:26 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h16 | 11:51 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 03:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h10 | 06:50 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 08:26 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 09:26 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 18:41. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 18:41 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY) trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Newcastle station (NCL) and Derby station (DBY) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newcastle station (NCL) to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) and Derby station (DBY)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of 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

