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Trip Summary
You can pick from 24 daily train trips between St Albans and Derby. The average train journey from St Albans to Derby takes 3 hours and 12 minutes, but some Thameslink + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 94 mi (151 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 6m |
| Lowest price | €73.42 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from St Albans to Derby?
2 train services operate from St Albans to Derby. West Midlands Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 16 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink + Connections | 8 | 2h 14m | €45.24 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 16 | 3h 41m | €87.50 |
Thameslink + Connections train tickets from St Albans to Derby start from €23, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Thameslink + Connections schedules to Derby. Thameslink + Connections in St Albans leaves from St Albans City Station . And in Derby trains arrive at Derby Train Station .
From St Albans to Derby train travel on Thameslink + Connections takes 2 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Derby faster, Thameslink + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Thameslink + Connections offers 8 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Derby.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from St Albans to Derby start from €81, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Derby. West Midlands Railway + Connections in St Albans leaves from St Albans Abbey and one other station. And in Derby trains arrive at Derby Train Station .
From St Albans to Derby train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 3 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Derby faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers 16 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Derby.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from St Albans to Derby on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs St Albans at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 24 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 St Albans?
Main departure station: St Albans City Station
St Albans has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Derby.
All train stations in St Albans:
St Albans City Station
How Wood Station
St Albans Abbey Station
Where is the train station in Derby?
Main arrival station: Derby Train Station
Derby has one train station.
Train stations in Derby:
Derby Train Station
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