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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 20 Oct
£220
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£239
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
3 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
3 h 30 m
Trains on 20 Oct
17
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newton Abbot to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newton Abbot to Derby will cost around £239 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £220.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 17 trains from Newton Abbot to Derby, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 30 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.
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Trains from Newton Abbot to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £122 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:37, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £122 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 0:37 |
Last train 20:32 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
The table below shows live departures for Newton Abbot to Derby trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:44 Newton Abbot | 9h57 | 6:41 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:16 Newton Abbot | 10h26 | 8:42 Derby | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
![]() | 6:04 Newton Abbot | 3h32 | 9:36 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:59 Newton Abbot | 3h41 | 10:40 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:06 Newton Abbot | 3h30 | 11:36 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:06 Newton Abbot | 3h35 | 12:41 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:06 Newton Abbot | 3h30 | 13:36 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:29 Newton Abbot | 3h29 | 13:58 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:06 Newton Abbot | 3h35 | 14:41 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:06 Newton Abbot | 3h29 | 15:35 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:06 Newton Abbot | 3h34 | 16:40 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:06 Newton Abbot | 3h30 | 17:36 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:06 Newton Abbot | 3h36 | 18:42 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:06 Newton Abbot | 3h35 | 19:41 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:06 Newton Abbot | 3h35 | 20:41 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:06 Newton Abbot | 3h41 | 21:47 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:06 Newton Abbot | 4h48 | 23:54 Derby | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot to Derby trains use the Newton Abbot to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Newton Abbot and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newton Abbot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Newton Abbot.
Wi-Fi is available at Newton Abbot. ATMs are available at Newton Abbot.
Ticket office support is available at Newton Abbot.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newton Abbot: Parking, WC.
Available at Newton Abbot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newton Abbot: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge from platform 3. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Station phone boxes are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, 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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