Trains tickets from Nottingham to Derby

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Today9 Aug
from US$5
Tomorrow10 Aug
from US$5
Mon11 Aug
from US$5
Tue12 Aug
Wed13 Aug
Thu14 Aug
Fri15 Aug
from US$5
Sat16 Aug
from US$5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Nottingham to Derby

Bus
Average priceUS$8 - US$19Average duration2h 50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$3 - US$6Average duration20m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Nottingham to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
20mAverage duration
US$3Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/08
US$5
08/08
US$5
Today
US$5
10/08
US$5
11/08
US$5
12/08
US$5
13/08
US$5
14/08
US$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nottingham to Derby was searched and found on 7 Aug 2025 with a price of US$5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Nottingham to Derby as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$32 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$5, which is on 2025-08-10.

Usually RDG_EAST_MIDLANDS_RAILWAY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Nottingham to Derby is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Derby you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Nottingham and Derby, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Nottingham to Derby while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Derby to Nottingham

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