The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Derby
Cheapest price
€211
Average price
€211
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Derby will cost around €211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €211.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dundee for Derby on Mon, Dec 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 405 km distance in an average of 6 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 21 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 6 h 21 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.


Live departures
Dundee to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Derby trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:59 AM Dundee | 6h21 | 3:20 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Dundee to Derby by train
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CrossCountry as well as LNER, Caledonian Sleeper and Cross Country offer trains services from Dundee to Derby. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Dundee to Derby.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Derby
Trains from Dundee to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€67) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 18:02. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€67) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 05:41 |
Last train 18:02 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail from Dundee to Derby trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Dundee and Derby from $83 (€67). 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 Dundee to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dundee to Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- 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 Ticket Office
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- 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. 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.
- 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.
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