The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£203
Average price
£203
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £203 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £203.
To travel from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Derby station (DBY) you need to make at least 2 changes.










Live departures
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Derby station (DBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h07 | 11:36 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h40 | 12:40 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h38 | 13:38 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 06:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h37 | 10:37 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h36 | 11:36 Derby station (DBY) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £199 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 4h 7m.
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £199 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Derby station (DBY) trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Derby station (DBY) from £199. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Derby station (DBY)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
- 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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