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Reading West to Derby Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Reading West to Derby? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £22.30, with average prices for this route around £22.30.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:52
Reading West
08:43
Derby
2h 51m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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06:08
Reading West
09:11
Derby
3h 3m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayEast Midlands Railway
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06:27
Reading West
08:58
Derby
2h 31m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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06:38
Reading West
09:30
Derby
2h 52m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayEast Midlands Railway
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06:56
Reading West
09:37
Derby
2h 41m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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06:56
Reading West
10:11
Paris
3h 15m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayEast Midlands Railway
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Reading West to Derby Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:52
Last train
Last train
21:35
Departure station
Departure station
Reading West
Arrival station
Arrival station
Derby
Journey time
Journey time
2h 22m
Distance
Distance
166 km
Price
Price
£22.30*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading West to Derby

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Reading West to Derby during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Reading West to Derby for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Reading West to Derby, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading West to Derby ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Reading West to Derby more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.