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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Glasgow
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €88
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €155
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 4 h 46 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 5 h 5 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 373 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Glasgow will cost around €155 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €88.
To travel from Derby to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.
G66987+
L879518:45 AM 5h49 Derby station (DBY) 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €88 1 One-way 1 change
G80211+G00738+L879519:00 AM 5h34 Derby station (DBY) 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €111 1 One-way 2 changes
C01369+
C213368:24 AM 4h51 Derby station (DBY) 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €122 1 One-way 1 change- W33941+C21335+
W851799:26 AM 5h13 Derby station (DBY) 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €155 1 One-way 2 changes - G80211+C21769+W84665+L87951
9:31 AM 5h03 Derby station (DBY) 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €204 1 One-way 3 changes
- G01135+C01369+
C177508:29 AM 4h46 Derby station (DBY) 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €249 1 One-way 2 changes - C01369+C21336
8:24 AM 4h51 Derby station (DBY) 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €122 1 One-way 1 change - G80211+C21769+W84665+L87951
9:31 AM 5h03 Derby station (DBY) 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €204 1 One-way 3 changes - W33941+C21335+W85179
9:26 AM 5h13 Derby station (DBY) 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €155 1 One-way 2 changes - G80211+G00738+L87951
9:00 AM 5h34 Derby station (DBY) 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €111 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 373 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 373 km |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 7:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Derby to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21336+C01369 | 8:24 AM Derby station (DBY) | 4h51 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G01135+C01369+C17750 | 8:29 AM Derby station (DBY) | 4h46 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G66987+L87951 | 8:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h49 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| G00738+G80211+L87951 | 9:00 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h34 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| C21335+W33941+W85179 | 9:26 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h13 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| C21769+G80211+W84665+L87951 | 9:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h03 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3 changes | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Derby and Glasgow
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Derby to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Glasgow
Most Derby to Glasgow trains use the Derby to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Derby and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Glasgow leave from?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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