Taking the train from Hastings to Derby

So you’re considering going from Hastings to Derby by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Hastings 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 €132.39, 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 4 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.

Hastings to Derby train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Hastings to Derby is at 05:45 and the last is at 22:30. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:18 and the last one is at 21:53. You can expect 39 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 17 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Hastings to Derby

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 4 minutes. The total distance travelled is 268 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Hastings to Derby trains

Tickets for travel to Derby along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Hastings and Derby by train?

The train journey from Hastings to Derby covers 268 kilometres in total.

What is the Hastings to Derby train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs €132.39. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my Hastings to Derby train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

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

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 4 minutes.