Trains from London Euston to Derby from 30.11 BYN

If you're booking tickets from London Euston to Derby, this handy guide's for you. In this post, we'll give you the lowdown on this route, including journey time, schedules, and even hacks to get cheap London to Derby train tickets.

London Euston to Derby direct trains

Trains don't actually depart from Euston to Derby, they leave from nearby St Pancras International. Luckily, you can self-transfer to this station – it's really easy, too. When you come out of Euston, turn left down Euston Road and go straight for just under 10 minutes – you'll soon see the iconic red-brick St Pancras station.

If it's raining or you're not keen on the walk, you can do a quick transfer on the tube. Hop on the Victoria line at Euston and hop off less than 60 seconds later at King's Cross St Pancras.

From St Pancras, there are 2 trains per hour to Derby, Monday to Saturday and 1 per hour on Sundays. This is a popular route among business travellers, students going to uni, and day trippers using Derby as a jumping-off point for the southern Peak District around Matlock and Bakewell.

Train operators on the London Euston to Derby route

East Midlands Railway runs all the trains from St Pancras to Derby. Their trains come with free Wi-Fi and plug sockets at most seats – perfect if you need to prepare for meetings or get some uni work done on the way.

If you're travelling with walking boots and holiday bags, there are dedicated storage areas for bigger cases. This is also useful for new students moving stuff up ahead of freshers' week at the University of Derby.

Travelling in First Class from London Euston to Derby

Thanks to East Midlands Railway's premium carriage, First Class is available on the London Euston to Derby – just remember that trains depart from nearby St Pancras. On board, you can sink into wider seats and stretch out with more legroom – perfect if you want to treat yourself at the start of your holiday to the south peaks.

If you've got work to do or essays to write, you'll also benefit from a quieter carriage and guaranteed table and plug sockets. Plus, there's complimentary food and drinks served Monday to Saturday.

Main stops

Most trains call at Leicester on the way to Derby. Some services also stop at Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway and Long Eaton.

Average London Euston to Derby train prices

London Euston to Derby ticket prices start from around 340.71 BYN for any anytime single, while off-peak advance tickets cost as little as 30.11 BYN. Booking meetings or site visits last minute? Then, just keep in mind that fares booked close to departure can be as high as £110.

London Euston to Derby train times

If you want to set off at the crack of dawn – maybe to make the most of the day in the south Peak District – the earliest departures leave St Pancras at 05:27. This gets you into Derby at 07:08. For those heading for a day at the office, catch the 07:02 service which arrives at 08:30. That'll give you plenty of time to grab a coffee before your 9 am team meeting.

Ramblers heading for a weekend in the peaks could catch the last train out on Friday night and really make the most of the weekend in the countryside. The last decent Friday departure leaves at 22:32 and arrives at 00:08 (there is a later one, but it gets in at 02:00).

As for University of Derby students visiting home in London for the weekend, the latest trains on Sunday night leave at 22:02 or 23:00. Just remember to add 10 minutes on for getting from Euston to St Pancras.

Departing from London Euston

Euston is right on the edge of central London in the borough of Camden, and close to the University of London and the British Museum. You can reach this station easily on the Northern, Victoria, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines (the latter 3 stop at Euston Square station, which is next door).

Don't forget, to travel to Derby from London Euston, you'll need to transfer over to St Pancras. You can either walk down Euston Road (turn left when you come out of Euston) or jump on the Victoria line – it's just 1 stop to St Pancras.

Arriving at Derby

Derby station is conveniently located right in the city centre, within walking distance of the main business areas around Cathedral Quarter. Most of the aerospace and transport offices are within 15 minutes on foot or by local bus from outside the station.

Students studying at the University of Derby can reach the main Kedleston Road campus in 20 minutes by bus, while those heading to the South Peak District can catch onward trains to Matlock in 30 minutes.

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