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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Leicester
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Leicester will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 14 trains that leave Derby for Leicester on Wed, Jul 15, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 24 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.
C216678:32 AM0h31Derby station (DBY)9:03 AMLeicester station (LEI)$91One-way0 transfers- C216766:28 AM0h30Derby station (DBY)6:58 AMLeicester station (LEI)$91One-way0 transfers
- C216758:06 AM0h24Derby station (DBY)8:30 AMLeicester station (LEI)$111One-way0 transfers
- W708021:32 PM0h31Derby station (DBY)2:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- C2165411:32 AM0h31Derby station (DBY)12:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- W707991:08 PM0h20Derby station (DBY)1:28 PMLeicester station (LEI)$151One-way0 transfers
- W7079312:09 PM0h21Derby station (DBY)12:30 PMLeicester station (LEI)$151One-way0 transfers
- C2165911:08 AM0h22Derby station (DBY)11:30 AMLeicester station (LEI)$151One-way0 transfers
- W708042:08 PM0h22Derby station (DBY)2:30 PMLeicester station (LEI)$151One-way0 transfers
- W707637:05 AM0h24Derby station (DBY)7:29 AMLeicester station (LEI)$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Derby to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leicester:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Leicester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (26m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Derby to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Leicester trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W70756 | On time 6:02 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h27 | 6:29 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21676 | On time 6:28 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 6:58 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70763 | On time 7:05 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h24 | 7:29 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21670 | On time 7:32 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h27 | 7:59 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21675 | On time 8:06 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h24 | 8:30 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21667 | On time 8:32 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 9:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70775 | On time 9:08 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h20 | 9:28 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21663 | On time 9:32 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 10:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70781 | On time 10:08 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h22 | 10:30 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70784 | On time 10:32 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 11:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70810 | On time 3:08 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h20 | 3:28 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70812 | On time 3:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 4:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21666 | On time 4:08 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h20 | 4:28 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70816 | On time 4:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 5:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70818 | On time 5:08 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h21 | 5:29 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70820 | On time 5:34 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 6:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21656 | On time 6:09 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h22 | 6:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70825 | On time 6:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 7:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70826 | On time 7:09 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h20 | 7:29 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70829 | On time 7:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 8:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70832 | On time 8:09 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h22 | 8:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70834 | On time 8:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 9:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21292 · C59820 | On time 8:50 PM Derby station (DBY) | 1h07 | 9:57 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C21546 | On time 9:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 10:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Leicester
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Trains from Derby to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Derby to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Leicester
Most Derby to Leicester trains use the Derby to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Leicester 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 Spondon from Derby city centre
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon train station facilities and services
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Peartree from Derby city centre
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree train station facilities and services
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Leicester station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, 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.
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