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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Margate
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Margate will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
It's difficult to get from Derby to Margate without transferring at least once.
7:57 AM3h59Derby11:56 AMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer- 8:54 AM4h02Derby12:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
- 9:54 AM4h02Derby1:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
- 11:26 AM3h30Derby2:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
- 12:26 PM3h30Derby3:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
- 11:26 AM3h30Derby2:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
- 12:26 PM3h30Derby3:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
- 1:26 PM3h30Derby4:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
- 2:26 PM3h30Derby5:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
- 3:26 PM3h30Derby6:56 PMMargate$1451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Derby to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Margate:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Margate costing on average $103 (€85).
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $103 (€85) compared to roughly $75 (€62) 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.
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 Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Margate trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:57 AM Derby | 3h59 | 11:56 AM Margate | 1 transfer | |
| 8:54 AM Derby | 4h02 | 12:56 PM Margate | 1 transfer | |
| 9:54 AM Derby | 4h02 | 1:56 PM Margate | 1 transfer | |
| 11:26 AM Derby | 3h30 | 2:56 PM Margate | 1 transfer | |
| 12:26 PM Derby | 3h30 | 3:56 PM Margate | 1 transfer | |
| 1:26 PM Derby | 3h30 | 4:56 PM Margate | 1 transfer | |
| 2:26 PM Derby | 3h30 | 5:56 PM Margate | 1 transfer | |
| 3:26 PM Derby | 3h30 | 6:56 PM Margate | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Margate
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Trains from Derby to Margate run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Margate trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Margate from $23 (€19). 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 Derby to Margate
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Margate 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 Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Margate
Most Derby to Margate trains use the Derby to Margate station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Margate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Margate 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 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 Margate station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Margate from Margate city centre
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
Margate train station facilities and services
Margate has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Margate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Margate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Margate. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Margate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Margate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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