The cheapest and fastest trains from Telford to Derby
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Telford to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Telford to Derby will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Telford 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 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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 Telford to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Telford to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Telford to Derby trains for today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:38 Telford | 1h52 | 07:30 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:18 Telford | 1h40 | 07:58 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:51 Telford | 1h39 | 08:30 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:16 Telford | 1h38 | 08:54 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:26 Telford | 1h32 | 08:58 Derby | 2 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Telford to Derby by train or coach
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for West Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Telford to Derby.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Telford to Derby.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Telford to Derby
Trains from Telford to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales from Telford to Derby trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Telford 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: Telford to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Telford 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Telford and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: 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: At the public service bus stop outside the front of the station.
- 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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