Fast trains from Derby
Derby is well served by East Midlands Trains, with two train services every hour to London. Our modern Meridian trains run to London St Pancras International, with journey times from just 1 hour 33 minutes. There is a new hourly service from Derby to Chesterfield and Sheffield.
Trains to Skegness
Have seaside fun with our special Saturday train service to Skegness (17 July to 4 September) for only £20 return.
See below for our special Saturday train service departure time.
| Departing |
Arriving |
| Derby |
Skegness |
| 0753 |
1047 |
To book your £20 return fare, choose your desired Saturday dates (17 July to 4 September) and the departure time above.
Use our Best Fare Finder to book cheap train tickets between Derby and London.
Derby train connections
You can travel from Derby train station to Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham, East Midlands Parkway and Matlock in around 30 minutes. A Skylink bus service from Derby train station connects directly to East Midlands Airport. Register with ‘My Journeys’ to help make planning your journey even easier.
Exploring Derby by train
While in Derby, check out the World Heritage Site of Silk Mill, explore the historic cathedral, visit nearby National Trust properties Calke Abbey and Kedleston Hall, or catch some entertainment at the Assembly Rooms.
For inspiring days out in Derby and the spectacular Derbyshire countryside, plus special offers and competitions visit: TopThingsToDo.co.uk/Derbyshire