The cheapest and fastest trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Selly Oak (SLY) 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 Selly Oak (SLY) to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Selly Oak (SLY) for Derby station (DBY) 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 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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 train and coach for Selly Oak (SLY) to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Selly Oak (SLY) to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Selly Oak (SLY) to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 12:53, the last at 12:53. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:53 |
Last train 12:53 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Derby station (DBY) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Selly Oak (SLY) and Derby station (DBY) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Selly Oak (SLY) to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Selly Oak (SLY) 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 Selly Oak (SLY) and Derby station (DBY)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall and on Platform One.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-21:00, Saturday 07:00-21:00 and Sunday 09:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: from Birmingham - under the foot bridge. Towards Birmingham - outside in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Front of station building in turnaround area.
- 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
