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

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Derby start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Derby?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Derby is 43m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Derby route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 25 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Birmingham to Derby departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:09.

Train Birmingham to Derby from £5

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Derby on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	Birmingham New Street	39m	07:47	Willington	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	31m	08:58	Derby	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:08	Birmingham New Street	50m	07:58	Derby	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Derby on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:09	Birmingham New Street	34m	12:43	Willington	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	30m	08:57	Derby	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:09	Birmingham New Street	49m	07:58	Derby	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Derby on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:49	Birmingham New Street	40m	12:29	Derby	Cheapest
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	33m	15:36	Derby	Fastest
Train	09:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	09:40	Derby	No tags
Train	09:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	09:40	Derby	No tags
Train	10:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	10:40	Derby	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Derby on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:09	Birmingham New Street	34m	10:43	Willington	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	31m	08:58	Derby	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:08	Birmingham New Street	50m	07:58	Derby	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Derby on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:09	Birmingham New Street	34m	10:43	Willington	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	31m	08:58	Derby	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:08	Birmingham New Street	50m	07:58	Derby	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Derby on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:09	Birmingham New Street	34m	10:43	Willington	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	31m	08:58	Derby	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	37m	07:40	Derby	No tags
Train	07:08	Birmingham New Street	50m	07:58	Derby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:32 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Derby

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

35 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £23	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £67	Average duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £8	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg 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 £6

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Derby?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Derby start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Derby?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Derby is 43m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Derby route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 25 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Derby?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Derby departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:09.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/11

£11

27/11

£11

Today

£13

29/11

£8

30/11

£14

01/12

£8

02/12

£8

03/12

£8

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Derby was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £63 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-01.