Derby to Norwich by train

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Overview: trains from Derby to Norwich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Derby to Norwich, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:21 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 189
Trains / day 41 View all
Cheapest journey AU$62.05 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 49m
Train operators 4

Going from Derby to Norwich by train

About to set off from Derby to Norwich by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Derby to Norwich

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Derby to Norwich:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$62.05

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Derby to Norwich departure frequency and train timetable

With 41 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 13 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:04 and the last one is at 23:57. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:21, with the last one at 22:48.

Average train travel time and distance from Derby to Norwich

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 8 minutes, spanning 189 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Derby and Norwich

Tickets for travel between Derby and Norwich can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Norwich

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Norwich.

FAQs about the train journey from Derby to Norwich

Want to know more about your journey from Derby to Norwich? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Derby to Norwich is 189 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.