Penrith to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Penrith to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Penrith to Derby, 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 05:58 View journey
Last train 21:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 212
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey £98.45 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 51m
Train operators 11

From Penrith to Derby by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Penrith to Derby by train. With 22 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Penrith and Derby

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £98.45, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train timetable for travel between Penrith and Derby

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Penrith to Derby by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:58

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:39

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:58

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:40

  • Average number of daily trains: 22 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 48 minutes

Train duration for trips from Penrith to Derby

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 57 minutes, crossing a total distance of 212 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Penrith and Derby?

You can secure tickets for travel between Penrith and Derby up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Penrith to Derby

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Derby city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Penrith to Derby

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

The trip from Penrith to Derby covers a distance of 212 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.