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It takes an average of 3h 20m to travel from Cross Gates to Derby by train, over a distance of around 61 miles (99 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Cross Gates to Derby and tickets for this journey start from £32.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:42 | |
| Departure station | Cross Gates | |
| Arrival station | Derby | |
| Journey time | From 1h 36m | |
| Distance | 61 miles (99 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £32.30 | |
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Take the train from Cross Gates to Derby in 1 hour 36 minutes
If you want to travel from Cross Gates to Derby by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Cross Gates to Derby by train to take around 3 hours 20 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 36 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 30 trains per day running on this route, which spans 61 miles (99 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Derby. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Cross Gates to Derby start from £32.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Cross Gates to Derby
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Cross Gates to Derby is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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