The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Derby
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Derby will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham International Airport to Derby without transferring at least once.
C72297 · C75326
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C74759
C74876 · C75328
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C74994
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C74966
C72297 · C75326
C74876 · C75328
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C74757
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C74966Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham International Airport to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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€22 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Derby trains for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:16 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h16 | 6:32 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:41 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h09 | 9:50 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
W02060+ C74966 | On time 8:16 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h14 | 9:30 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1 transfer | |
C72297 · C75326 | On time 8:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 0h56 | 9:37 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1 transfer | |
W02966+ C74757 | On time 8:47 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h05 | 9:52 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1 transfer | |
W02058+ C74994 | On time 9:16 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h15 | 10:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1 transfer | |
C74876 · C75328 | On time 9:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 0h56 | 10:37 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1 transfer | |
W01952+ C74759 | On time 9:46 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h06 | 10:52 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham International Airport to Derby by train or bus
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Why should you book Birmingham International Airport to Derby trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham International Airport to Derby.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transport for Wales with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Derby.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Official reseller: Transport for Wales tickets can only be bought on Omio or Transport for Wales's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Transport for Wales tickets. Wanderu do not sell Transport for Wales tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham International Airport to Derby.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Derby
Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Derby run on average 10 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 06:34 |
Last train 22:38 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Birmingham International Airport to Derby trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and Derby from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham International Airport to Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
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