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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Derby
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Derby will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Albans 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 152 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.
16:452h27St Albans19:12Derby£461One-way0 changes
- 16:452h27St Albans19:12Derby£461One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for St Albans to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 152 km
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Albans to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Derby trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:45 St Albans | 2h27 | 19:12 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from St Albans to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 3:48 |
Last train 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from St Albans to Derby trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Derby from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Albans to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans 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 St Albans and Derby
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- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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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