Scunthorpe to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Scunthorpe to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Scunthorpe 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 05:47 View journey
Last train 22:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 92
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey £32.30 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 13m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Scunthorpe to Derby by train

Considering a train trip from Scunthorpe to Derby? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Scunthorpe 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 £32.30, 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 schedule for travel between Scunthorpe and Derby

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 26 trains make this journey of 92 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Scunthorpe is at 05:47 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:09.

During the weekend, 05:47 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:31 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 47 minutes.

Scunthorpe to Derby distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 92 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 40 minutes.

When are tickets between Scunthorpe and Derby available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Scunthorpe and Derby can be purchased 2 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Derby

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Derby.

FAQs about the train journey from Scunthorpe to Derby

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

The train journey between Scunthorpe and Derby covers 92 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.