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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Derby to Cambridge. Traveling by train from Derby to Cambridge usually takes around 2 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest East Midlands Trains + Connections train can make the trip in 2 hours and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 83 mi (134 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 33m |
| Lowest price | €69.87 |
| Most frequent service | East Midlands Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Derby to Cambridge?
2 train services operate from Derby to Cambridge. East Midlands Trains + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 1 | 3h 15m | €76.61 |
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 7 | 2h 44m | €78.46 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Derby to Cambridge start from €77, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Cambridge. CrossCountry + Connections in Derby leaves from Derby Train Station . And in Cambridge trains arrive at Station Road .
From Derby to Cambridge train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cambridge faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 33 minutes.
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Derby to Cambridge start from €70, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Cambridge. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Derby leaves from Derby Train Station . And in Cambridge trains arrive at Station Road .
From Derby to Cambridge train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cambridge faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Derby to Cambridge on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Derby at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Derby?
Main departure station: Derby Train Station
There is one train station in Derby.
All train stations in Derby:
Derby Train Station
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main arrival station: Station Road
Cambridge has one train station.
Train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
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