Trains from Derby to Glasgow

Derby to Glasgow train information

Which operators can I use?

There are several train providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you will be able to see the trains connecting Derby in England to Glasgow in Scotland as well as the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Glasgow from Derby. The average journey time from Derby to Glasgow is 5h41m to cover the 232 miles.

How much does it costs?

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Derby to Glasgow train tickets

Derby - Glasgow prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Derby to Glasgow by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Derby to Glasgow in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £44 when booking your ticket 3 days in advance which is 34% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket 1 day in advance.

Best prices for Derby to Glasgow trains

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

Discount Derby - Glasgow train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Derby Glasgow train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 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.

• If you want to understand how much you can save with a railcard, you have to assess the number of journeys 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 cost of your railcard, i.e £30, how much you're saving on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average fare of a Derby Glasgow ticket is £50.00 (1).

  Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make approximately 2 trips from Glasgow to Derby (one way trip) with your railcard to be profitable.

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

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