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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 | Beeston | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Derby | Beeston | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Derby | Nottingham | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Derby | Nottingham | No tags | ||||
| Train | Derby | Nottingham | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Nottingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $6. The average price for this train route is around $15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Derby to Nottingham?
The average train ride duration from Derby to Nottingham is 26m, covering a distance of 17 miles (27 km). The quickest train can get you there in 16m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators service the Derby to Nottingham route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 29 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Derby to Nottingham?
The earliest train departs from Derby to Nottingham at 7:09am. And 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 most timely service from Derby to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 12, 2025 with a price of $12To 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 $12 to $15 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 $12 which is on 2025-12-13.
