4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover to Derby
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Derby will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dover for Derby on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Dover to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€90 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dover to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Derby trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM Dover | 3h24 | 1:09 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 21:34 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Dover to Derby start from as low as $50 (€41) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $110 (€90) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Southeastern from Dover to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, Southeastern trains will get you between Dover and Derby from $23 (€18). 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 Dover to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover 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.
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Popular train stations from Dover to Derby
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- 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: At the front of the station
- 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
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- 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
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