Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 08:18 View journey
Last train 21:21 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 160
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey £20.70 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 16m
Train operators 5

Explore Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby

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

  • Cheapest ticket: £20.70

  • 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.

Train schedule for travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Derby

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 4 trains make this journey of 160 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Stansted Mountfitchet is at 08:51 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:21.

During the weekend, 08:18 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 10:18 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 43 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 34 minutes, spanning 160 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Stansted Mountfitchet and Derby?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby

Want to know more about your journey from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet and Derby spans 160 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.