Explore Market Harborough to Derby by train

Thinking about travelling from Market Harborough to Derby by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Market Harborough and Derby

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$19.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Market Harborough to Derby departure timetable

On this route, 30 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Market Harborough at 00:22 and the last leaving at 23:37 during the week.

For weekend travel to Derby, the earliest departure is at 00:52 and the last one is at 23:32. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 21 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Market Harborough and Derby

The route’s fastest journey takes 36 minutes, covering a total of 61 kilometres.

When do tickets between Market Harborough and Derby go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Market Harborough and Derby 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Further insights on trains from Market Harborough to Derby

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Derby city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Market Harborough and Derby by train?

The train journey from Market Harborough to Derby covers 61 kilometres in total.

How much is a train ticket from Market Harborough to Derby?

The cheapest fare on this route is US$19.50. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Market Harborough to Derby by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Market Harborough to Derby by train?

The fastest journey is 36 minutes.