The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Derby
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Derby will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
It's difficult to get from Norwich to Derby without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norwich to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €325.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €541 Average price |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Norwich to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich 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 |
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![]() | 7:56 AM Norwich | 3h26 | 11:22 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Norwich | 3h28 | 12:23 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 4:49 AM Norwich | 3h34 | 8:23 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Derby
Trains from Norwich to Derby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 20:52 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Abellio Greater Anglia from Norwich to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Derby 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 Norwich to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- 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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