The cheapest and fastest trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 1 trains that leave Royal Tunbridge Wells for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 232 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 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 29 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.
9:393h29Royal Tunbridge Wells13:08Derby£481One-way0 changes
9:393h29Royal Tunbridge Wells13:08Derby£481One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 232 km
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Live departures
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:39 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 3h29 | 13:08 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby
Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Derby from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells and Derby
Most Royal Tunbridge Wells to Derby trains use the Tunbridge Wells to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Royal Tunbridge Wells and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Royal Tunbridge Wells station do trains to Derby leave from?
Getting to Tunbridge Wells from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre
Tunbridge Wells train station facilities and services
Tunbridge Wells has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tunbridge Wells. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tunbridge Wells: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:45 Saturday - Sunday 05:00 - 02:15 Saturday - Sunday 06:30 - 00:30 Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to High Brooms from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre
High Brooms is 2 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
High Brooms train station facilities and services
High Brooms has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at High Brooms.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at High Brooms. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at High Brooms: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at High Brooms: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at High Brooms: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the side entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Derby station do trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells arrive at?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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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