The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Long Eaton
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Long Eaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Long Eaton will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 6 trains that leave Derby for Long Eaton on Sun, May 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
On Sun, May 10 the slowest trains will take 11 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.
Y126342:18 PM0h11Derby station (DBY)2:29 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Y126353:18 PM0h11Derby station (DBY)3:29 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Y121462:26 PM0h07Derby station (DBY)2:33 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Y125691:18 PM0h11Derby station (DBY)1:29 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Y121421:26 PM0h07Derby station (DBY)1:33 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Y121462:26 PM0h07Derby station (DBY)2:33 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Y121421:26 PM0h07Derby station (DBY)1:33 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
C522113:26 PM0h07Derby station (DBY)3:33 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Y126342:18 PM0h11Derby station (DBY)2:29 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Y126353:18 PM0h11Derby station (DBY)3:29 PMLong Eaton station (LGE)$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Derby to Long Eaton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Long Eaton 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Long Eaton:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Long Eaton costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Long Eaton take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (9m by train vs 20m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $5 (€4) 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_trains, Cross Country.
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.
Compare prices and tickets Derby to Long Eaton by train
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Long Eaton.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Long Eaton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Long Eaton
Trains from Derby to Long Eaton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 8m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Long Eaton trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Long Eaton from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
CrossCountry
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Cross Country
FAQs: Trains from Derby to Long Eaton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Long Eaton
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 17:30 Saturday 06:05 - 17:30 Sunday 08:45 - 16:05
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- 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: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the car park in front of the station.
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