How to get from Nottingham to Derby by train?

From Nottingham to Derby by train

Take one direct train from Nottingham to Derby in East Midlands: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Derby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min.

28min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Leaves from Nottingham

Step by Step

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
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    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Matlock
  • 3
    Ride to train station Derby
    Ride to train station
    Derby
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nottingham to Derby by train via CROSSCOUNTRY

Take one direct train from Nottingham to Derby in East Midlands: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Nottingham station to Derby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min.

22min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Nottingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station Derby
    Ride to train station
    Derby
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nottingham to Derby

The distance between Nottingham, East Midlands and Derby, East Midlands is approximately 15.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nottingham to Derby by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Nottingham

Nottingham is located at Nottingham, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Popham Street, Nottingham.

Bus stations close to Nottingham:

  • Popham Street, Nottingham
  • Nottingham Railway Station, Nottingham
  • Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham

Public transport stations close to Derby, East Midlands

Derby is located at Derby, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Derby.

Train stations close to Derby:

  • Spondon

Bus stations close to Derby:

  • Derby
  • Railway Station, Derby
  • Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby

Related Routes

Alternative route from Nottingham to Derby by train via CROSSCOUNTRY

Take one direct train from Nottingham to Derby in East Midlands: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Nottingham station to Derby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min.

22min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Nottingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station Derby
    Ride to train station
    Derby
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Derby?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nottingham to Derby?

    The alternative route takes 22 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Derby?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Nottingham in Nottingham to Derby in East Midlands in 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Nottingham to Derby?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Matlock station near Nottingham in Nottingham to Derby station near Derby in East Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nottingham to Derby by train?

    The total travel time between Nottingham in Nottingham and Derby in East Midlands by train is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Nottingham to get to Derby?

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Matlock station near Nottingham in Nottingham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Nottingham and Derby?

    Get off the train at the null station, which is closest to Derby in East Midlands.

  • When is the first train from Nottingham to Derby?

    The first train from Nottingham in Nottingham to Derby in East Midlands is East Midlands Railway. It leaves the Nottingham station at 09:25.

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