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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Derby | Nottingham | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Derby | Beeston | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Derby | Nottingham | No tags | ||||
| Train | Derby | Nottingham | No tags | ||||
| Train | Derby | Nottingham | No tags |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Derby to Nottingham by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Derby to Nottingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Derby to Nottingham start at $8. The average price for this train route is around $21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Derby to Nottingham?
The average train trip from Derby to Nottingham takes 26m and covers 18 km. The quickest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Derby to Nottingham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 30 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Derby to Nottingham?
The earliest train from Derby to Nottingham departs at 7:09am. The latest train departs at 11:58pm.
What is the best train operator from Derby to Nottingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Derby to Nottingham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Derby to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Derby to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Derby to Nottingham was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Derby to Nottingham, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $7 to $22 for a train ticket from Derby to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-12-05.
Usually East Midlands Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
