How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Derby?

The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Derby start from £56. The average price for this train route is around £132. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Darlington to Derby?

The average train journey time from Darlington to Derby is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 111 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Darlington to Derby route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Derby?

The earliest train from Darlington to Derby departs at 07:11. And the latest train departs at 18:11.

Train Darlington to Derby from £29

Next train departures

Next departures from Darlington to Derby on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:11	Darlington	3h 4m	10:15	Derby	CheapestFastest
Train	07:11	Darlington	3h 4m	10:15	Derby	No tags
Train	10:11	Darlington	3h 10m	13:21	Derby	No tags
Train	17:11	Darlington	3h 8m	20:19	Derby	No tags
Train	17:11	Darlington	3h 8m	20:19	Derby	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Derby on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:04	Darlington	2h 53m	12:57	Derby	Cheapest
Train	10:04	Darlington	2h 53m	12:57	Derby	Fastest
Train	11:11	Darlington	3h 3m	14:14	Derby	No tags
Train	11:11	Darlington	3h 3m	14:14	Derby	No tags
Train	15:11	Darlington	3h 3m	18:14	Derby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 13:40 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Darlington to Derby

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 15mAverage duration

111 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£32 - £37	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£56 - £280	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £56

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Derby by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Derby?
The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Derby start from £56. The average price for this train route is around £132. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Darlington to Derby?
The average train journey time from Darlington to Derby is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 111 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Darlington to Derby route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Derby?
The earliest train from Darlington to Derby departs at 07:11. And the latest train departs at 18:11.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

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11/12

£54

Today

£111

13/12

£54

14/12

£106

15/12

No data

16/12

£29

17/12

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The cheapest trip from Darlington to Derby was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Darlington to Derby as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £29 to £270 for a train ticket from Darlington to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-16.