The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Derby
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham 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 to Derby will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Derby on Mon, Dec 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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€15 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Derby trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C23654 | On time 8:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h37 | 9:25 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23657 | On time 9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h37 | 10:25 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23660 | On time 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h37 | 11:40 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23130 | On time 11:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 12:29 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23663 | On time 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h35 | 12:38 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23488 | On time 12:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h41 | 1:30 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
![]() | 6:03 AM Birmingham | 0h37 | 6:40 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Derby
Trains from Birmingham to Derby run on average 9 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 23:09 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Derby trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Derby from $8 (€6). 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 to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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 to Derby
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: The public service bus stop outside station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bordesley Green Road - Outside booking hall entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
- 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. 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.
- 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.
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