Train from Birmingham to Derby: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Derby on 29 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CrossCountryTrain
Birmingham New Street
WillingtonCheapest
CrossCountryTrain
Birmingham New Street
DerbyFastest
CrossCountryTrain
Birmingham New Street
DerbyNo tags
CrossCountryTrain
Birmingham New Street
DerbyNo tags
CrossCountryTrain
Birmingham New Street
DerbyNo 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£5 - £23Average duration3h 25m
1kg CO₂e
Average price£6 - £67Average duration43m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£7 - £8Average duration50m
2kg CO₂e

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Derby route?

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

  4. 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
busbud logoThe 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.

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