Trains tickets from Derby to Leicester

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TodayMay 30
from $14
TomorrowMay 31
from $6
SunJun 1
from $7
MonJun 2
from $14
TueJun 3
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Leicester.

Average Price$7 - $11Average Duration1h 25m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$6 - $44Average Duration30m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $8Average Duration40m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Derby to Leicester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
40mAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Derby to Leicester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$12
Average train trip duration30m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:05am
Distance25 miles (39 km)
Latest train departure11:48pm

Derby to Leicester Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/28
$23
05/29
$13
Today
$13
05/31
$5
06/01
$6
06/02
$13
06/03
$13
06/04
$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Derby to Leicester was searched and found on May 31, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Derby to Leicester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $41 for a train ticket from Derby to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-31.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Derby to Leicester is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Leicester, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Derby and Leicester, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Derby to Leicester.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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