- Must visit
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Derby’s leading museum with art, archaeology, and natural history, best known for its important Joseph Wright collection.
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Derby will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 9 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent for Derby on Thu, Aug 06, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 13 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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G00844Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Derby run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 10 miles (17 km) |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to Derby trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G66987 | On time 8:32 AM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h11 | 8:43 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00682 | On time 8:40 AM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h14 | 8:54 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00844 | Delayed 8:19 AM 9:17 AMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h13 | 9:30 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66712 | On time 11:17 AM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h14 | 11:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01064 | On time 11:26 AM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h10 | 11:36 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00686 | On time 11:42 AM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h12 | 11:54 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00688 | On time 12:19 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h12 | 12:31 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01067 | On time 12:30 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h11 | 12:41 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66499 | On time 12:39 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h14 | 12:53 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00905 | On time 4:17 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h13 | 4:30 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66508 | On time 4:43 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h12 | 4:55 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00946 | On time 5:19 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h12 | 5:31 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01082 | On time 5:26 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h11 | 5:37 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66510 | On time 5:43 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h12 | 5:55 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66797 | On time 6:18 PM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h11 | 6:29 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00681 | 8:19 AM Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h11 | 8:30 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Derby’s leading museum with art, archaeology, and natural history, best known for its important Joseph Wright collection.
Excellent museum of making in a restored silk mill, exploring Derby’s industrial innovation with interactive displays and river views.
Historic Georgian house with period rooms and changing displays, offering an intimate look at local life and Derby’s past residents.
Riverside public park with mature trees, gardens, and monuments, ideal for a gentle walk close to Derby’s museums and cathedral.
Compact historic quarter around the cathedral with cobbled lanes, galleries, and heritage buildings, full of local character.
Main city-centre square framed by historic buildings, markets, and events; a practical starting point for exploring central Derby.
A classic Derbyshire pudding of stewed apples topped with a pastry crust. It is a long-standing regional dessert found in local homes and pubs.
Bread or rolls filled with melted Derby Sage cheese and onion. This simple local snack highlights the county's famous herb-flavoured cheese.
A crumbly blue-veined cheese made in Derbyshire. It is one of England's best-known regional cheeses and a staple on local cheeseboards.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting. One of Derby's best-known fine dining destinations.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar serving British and European dishes. Popular for polished cooking and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Historic pub in a former railway building, known for cask ales and classic pub meals. A strong choice for Derby beer culture.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not require tips, but spare change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent 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.

Most Burton-on-Trent to Derby trains use the Burton-on-Trent to Derby station pair, with some services arriving at Spondon. Use this guide to compare Burton-on-Trent and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Burton-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burton-on-Trent.
Ticket office support is available at Burton-on-Trent.
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burton-on-Trent: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster, 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.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spondon: 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.
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