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It takes an average of 3h 53m to travel from St Helens Central to Derby by train, over a distance of around 64 miles (103 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from St Helens Central to Derby and tickets for this journey start from £24.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:44 | |
| Departure station | St Helens Central | |
| Arrival station | Derby | |
| Journey time | From 2h 20m | |
| Distance | 64 miles (103 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £24.80 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from St Helens Central to Derby in 2 hours 20 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from St Helens Central to Derby? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 53 minutes to travel the 64 miles (103 km) from St Helens Central to Derby by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 42 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Derby. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from St Helens Central to Derby in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £24.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Derby by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.