Didcot to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Didcot to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Didcot 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 06:07 View journey
Last train 21:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 146
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey €83.46 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 59m
Train operators 6

From Didcot to Derby by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Didcot to Derby by train. With 35 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.

Cost of train travel from Didcot to Derby

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

  • Cheapest ticket: €83.46

  • 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.

Didcot to Derby departure timetable

On this route, 35 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Didcot at 06:07 and the last leaving at 21:58 during the week.

For weekend travel to Derby, the earliest departure is at 06:38 and the last one is at 21:39. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 11 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Didcot to Derby

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 11 minutes, spanning 146 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Didcot and Derby available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Didcot and Derby can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Didcot to Derby

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Derby city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Didcot to Derby

Want to know more about your journey from Didcot 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 Didcot and Derby spans 146 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.