Trains tickets from Cheltenham to Derby

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TodayAug 28
from $33
TomorrowAug 29
from $33
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Cheltenham
    Departure location: Cheltenham Spa
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Cheltenham
    Departure location: Cheltenham Spa
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Cheltenham
    Departure location: Cheltenham Spa
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Cheltenham
    Departure location: Cheltenham Spa
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Cheltenham
    Departure location: Cheltenham Spa
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cheltenham to Derby.

Bus
Average Price$59 - $233Average Duration3h 21m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$25 - $219Average Duration1h 29m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $22Average Duration1h 40m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cheltenham to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cheltenham to Derby: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$90
Average train trip duration1h 29m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure7:10am
Distance76 miles (121 km)
Latest train departure8:11pm

Cheltenham to Derby Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/26
$85
08/27
No data
Today
$31
08/29
$31
08/30
$31
08/31
$47
09/01
$32
09/02
$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Derby was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cheltenham to Derby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $208 for a train ticket from Cheltenham to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cheltenham to Derby is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Derby you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cheltenham and Derby, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cheltenham to Derby.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Will you be returning to Cheltenham by train?

Train from Derby to Cheltenham

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