- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$83
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$183
Fastest journey on Sep 15
4 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
4 h 56 m
Trains on Sep 15
10
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Glasgow will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Derby to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
G66982+
L87919
G66987+
L87951
G00703+
G80199+
L87919
W34046+
C21338
G80211+
L87951+
G00738
C01369+
C17750+
G01135
C01369+
C21336
W34046+
C21338
C21769+
W84665+
G80211+
L87951
W84667 · W85179+
C21769Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, while a flight costs an average of $498.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $498 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Glasgow:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Glasgow costing on average $143.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Glasgow costing on average $498.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
The journey is about 16m faster (4h 42m by train vs 4h 58m by car) and roughly $1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($143 vs $144). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34046+ C21338 | 6:24 AM Derby station (DBY) | 4h54 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G66982+ L87919 | 6:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h50 | 12:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G00703+ G80199+ L87919 | 7:17 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h18 | 12:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C21337+ W34144+ W85170 | 7:21 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h19 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C01369+ C21336 | 8:24 AM Derby station (DBY) | 4h51 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G01135+ C17750+ C01369 | 8:29 AM Derby station (DBY) | 4h46 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G66987+ L87951 | 8:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h49 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G00738+ G80211+ L87951 | 9:00 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h34 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
W84667 · W85179+ C21769 | 9:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h08 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W84665+ G80211+ L87951+ C21769 | 9:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 5h03 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3 transfers | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Derby to Glasgow run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 but you can travel from only $30 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 231 miles (373 km) distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 231 miles (373 km) |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 7:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Glasgow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Glasgow trip today.
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.
Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.
Lively green space beside the university, popular for museums, picnics, and riverside walks through one of Glasgow's prettiest parks.
Historic civic square framed by monuments and grand buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and classic views of central Glasgow.
Bustling shopping street mixing Victorian facades with modern retail, useful for people-watching and understanding the city's commercial core.
A savory pudding of oats, onions, suet, and spices, traditionally served with mince or fried breakfast. It is one of Scotland’s most iconic regional specialties.
Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A staple in Glasgow homes and pubs, especially comforting in cold weather.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is a classic west coast Scottish dish with deep local roots.
Elegant fine dining by chef Cail Bruich, known for modern Scottish tasting menus and polished service in a calm, refined setting.
A long-established Glasgow institution serving fresh Scottish seafood and shellfish in a lively, classic city brasserie atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining with a strong whisky focus, offering haggis, fish, and Scottish comfort food in a historic central Glasgow setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
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.

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.
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.
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Peartree: 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.
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 options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
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 storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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 options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Maryhill is 4 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Maryhill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maryhill: Parking.
Available at Maryhill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maryhill: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need