The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY) you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train and coach for Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 223 km
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Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) 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 |
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![]() | 07:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h58 | 11:28 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 05:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h25 | 08:40 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:16 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h20 | 09:36 Derby station (DBY) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 11:59. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 07:30 |
Last train 11:59 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Southern, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY) trainsCrossCountry, Southern, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and Derby station (DBY) from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton Central (SOU) to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) and Derby station (DBY)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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 this station has no 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; 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: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- 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


