Trains from Derby to Cambridge

Derby to Cambridge train information

• There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Derby in England to Cambridge in England as well as the train operator for this journey.
• Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Cambridge from Derby. The average journey time from Derby to Cambridge is 2h50m to cover the 84 miles.
• Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Derby to Cambridge train tickets

Derby - Cambridge prices calendar

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Best prices for Derby to Cambridge trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Derby and Cambridge by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cambridge to Derby and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Derby - Cambridge train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Derby Cambridge train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

How much can I save with a railcard?

If you want to understand how much you can save with a railcard, you have to evaluate how many trips you need to save money. You will see that most of the time, only a few trips are needed.

For your evaluation, you need to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, how much you're saving on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average fare of a Derby Cambridge ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you approximately 2 trips from Cambridge to Derby (one way journey) with your railcard to be profitable.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most train fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey