London Euston to Derby Trains From £9.70*

Take the train from London Euston to Derby with East Midlands Railway for rapid train routes to the busiest station in Derbyshire, via one short tube transfer at the start of your journey.

From London Euston to Derby, travel between the UK’s capital and one of its hubs of engineering manufacturing in just 1 hour 30 minutes. On frequent services (there are 59 daily trains between the two cities), you can travel conveniently whenever suits your schedule.

With tickets starting from £7.25, travelling from London Euston to Derby by train is an ideal way to cut your costs and environmental impact. For extra savings from split tickets and advance fares, book online with TrainPal.

East Midlands Railway (EMR) runs regular trains throughout the East Midlands, in addition to connections between London, Peterborough, Luton, and Bedford.

Departing from London Euston

If you find yourself at London Euston, getting to Derby is simple and efficient. Centrally located in the London Borough of Camden, London Euston has fast direct connections with cities like Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

The station is also only a short walk from London St Pancras International, from where EMR services to Derby depart. To travel from London Euston to St Pancras, simply hop on the London Underground on the Northern line to Kings Cross Underground Station (which adjoins St Pancras).

For passengers who want to spend some time in Euston Station before beginning their journey to Derby, there are plentiful waiting areas, as well as free public Wi-Fi, shops, and food counters.

Main stops

Start on the London Underground, operated by Transport for London, from London Euston to London St Pancras (no stops). Then, board a direct train to Derby, which will typically call at Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, and Long Eaton, before arriving in Derby. Exact stops vary depending on the train times and route.

Arriving at Derby Station

Derby Station is a busy six-platform station serving the city of Derby, Derbyshire. Managed by East Midlands Railway, most services from Derby are run by EMR, though CrossCountry also has trains that call at Derby.

With step-free access to all platforms, public toilets on all platforms, baby changing facilities, and big-name food outlets, passengers will have what they need for a comfortable arrival experience. Note: there is no First Class Lounge at Derby Station.

Located in the heart of Derby, to the south east of the city centre, passengers arriving by train can make use of frequent local bus routes to get around the city. Football fans can quickly reach Pride Park (only a 15-minute walk from the station), while shopaholics can get to city-centre shops in just 10 minutes.

Derby is the third-busiest station in the East Midlands, with trains taking passengers to places like Edinburgh (Waverley), London St Pancras International, Newark Castle, Plymouth, Sheffield, Crewe, Gloucester, and Birmingham New Street.

East Midlands Railway train classes

On East Midlands Railway trains, choose between the affordability of Standard Class, and the enhanced experience of first-class train travel.

• Standard Class: On EMR trains from London to Derby, enjoy a comfortable travel experience. Plug sockets for laptops and mobiles, free WiFi, and ample luggage space make the journey practical for the duration of your trip. Seat reservations are available on services to and from London, 
• First Class: If you want to make your journey extra special, buy a London Euston to Derby First Class ticket. Benefit from more spacious seats with extra legroom, and a more peaceful environment. On your journey, tuck into light food and refreshments served at your table.

East Midlands Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: EMR does not have the most generous luggage allowance of the major operators, allowing each passenger to bring a maximum of two items of luggage onto its trains.
• Passenger Assist: Passengers who need extra help with their journey can arrange support before travelling. The friendly EMR team can help with boarding or disembarking from the train, reserving a wheelchair space, and many other things.
• Children: Under 5s go free on East Midlands Railway trains. Those aged 5 to 15 can get from London to Derby at a reduced rate of discounts of 50%, when accompanied by an adult paying the full fare.
• Pets: Take up to two pets from London to Derby at no extra charge (simply pay an additional fee of 50% of a full adult fare to bring more).
• Bicycles: Bring a bike onto EMR services, subject to restrictions and mandatory reservation.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.