The cheapest and fastest trains from Prescot to Derby
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prescot to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prescot to Derby will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 2 trains that leave Prescot for Derby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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.




Live departures
Prescot to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Prescot to Derby trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:46 Prescot | 3h38 | 11:24 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prescot to Derby
Trains from Prescot to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 19:39 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited from Prescot to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Prescot and Derby from £69. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Prescot to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prescot 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Prescot and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:45 - 23:30 Sunday 08:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, access to all platforms using station lifts, a stepped footbridge is also available, station is fully accessible.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Prescot bus station is under a mile away on Highfield Place L34 3LA There are bus stops close to the station entrance Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station front.
- 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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