Lancaster to Derby by train
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Overview: trains from Lancaster to Derby
Find the key information for travelling by train from Lancaster 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.
Travelling from Lancaster to Derby by train
Considering a train trip from Lancaster 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.
Cost of train travel from Lancaster to Derby
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Lancaster to Derby:
Cheapest ticket: US$206.50
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.
Lancaster to Derby daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Derby on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 20 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
05:13: departure of first train Monday-Friday
22:27: departure of last train Monday-Friday
05:38: departure of first train on weekends
21:21: departure of last train on weekends
Every 50 minutes: frequency of train departures
Lancaster to Derby distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 154 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 21 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Lancaster and Derby?
Tickets along this route go on sale 5 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 Lancaster to Derby travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Derby.
FAQs about the train journey from Lancaster to Derby
Want to know more about your journey from Lancaster to Derby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Lancaster to Derby is 154 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is US$206.50. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
Tickets for this journey become available 5 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
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