Trains from Derby to Cambridge

  • Lowest price from $96.97
  • Average duration 2h 40m
  • Connections per day 17
  • Distance 134 km
  • CO₂ per person 2 kg

train from Derby to Cambridge

The journey from Derby to Cambridge is about 134 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 40m with 17 connections per day.

Lowest price $96.97
Trip duration 2h 40m
Connections per day 17
Lowest price $96.97
Highest price $268.11
First departure 08:18 AM
Last departure 09:03 PM
Distance 134 km
Departure Derby
Arrival Cambridge
Travel operator London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern
Find the best price
East Midlands Railway9.38 kg CO₂
13:51Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 23m
16:39Cambridge North Station
$92.73
2 changes
Cross Country9.38 kg CO₂
12:32Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 23m
15:05Cambridge P+R
$92.73
1 changes
Cross Country9.38 kg CO₂
19:33Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 28m
22:10Cambridge P+R
$92.73
1 changes

Next departures from Derby to Cambridge

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

East Midlands Railway $96.97
08:18 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 13m · 2 changes
11:15 Cambridge North
East Midlands Railway $268.11
08:55 Derby Midland Railway Station
3h 5m · 3 changes
12:32 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $268.11
08:55 Derby Midland Railway Station
3h 21m · 2 changes
12:39 Cambridge P+R
CrossCountry $96.97
09:14 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 14m · 3 changes
13:08 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $96.97
10:12 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 22m · 2 changes
14:08 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $96.97
11:12 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 14m · 2 changes
15:08 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $96.97
12:33 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 15m · 2 changes
16:08 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $96.97
13:34 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 24m · 2 changes
17:08 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $268.11
16:06 Derby Midland Railway Station
3h 1m · 2 changes
19:39 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $96.97
16:33 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 16m · 2 changes
20:08 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $268.11
17:01 Derby Midland Railway Station
3h 5m · 2 changes
20:39 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $96.97
17:49 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 20m · 2 changes
21:08 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $268.11
18:02 Derby Midland Railway Station
3h 2m · 2 changes
21:39 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $157.11
18:26 Derby Midland Railway Station
3h 20m · 2 changes
22:21 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $268.11
19:23 Derby Midland Railway Station
2h 50m · 4 changes
23:01 Cambridge P+R
East Midlands Railway $157.11
21:03 Derby Midland Railway Station
3h 2m · 3 changes
00:30 Cambridge P+R
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Carriers on this route

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East Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the East Midlands region of England. It was formed in 2019, taking over the franchise previously operated by East Midlands Trains. The company operates services on routes including London St Pancras to Sheffield, Nottingham to Liverpool, and Norwich to Liverpool. East Midlands Railway also operates local services within the East Midlands, connecting towns and cities such as Derby, Leicester, and Lincoln.
Greater Anglia, which is operated by the Transport UK Group, provides passenger rail services in the East of England. It operates services on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street to destinations such as Norwich, Ipswich, and Colchester, as well as on the West Anglia Main Line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Greater Anglia also operates regional services in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. The Department for Transport has awarded the operating contract for services until 2025 to Abellio East Anglia Limited.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates intercity services on the "East Coast Main Line" between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. It was formed in 2018 as a result of the UK government's decision to terminate the franchise of Virgin Trains East Coast. LNER is owned by the Department for Transport and managed by the operator of the East Coast Partnership, a joint venture between infrastructure company Network Rail and train operator FirstGroup. LNER operates a fleet of electric and diesel trains, including the Azuma, which is the fastest train in the UK.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 9.38kg
bus 10.05kg
flight 26.8kg
carpool 21.44kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Derby to Cambridge?

The train journey between Derby and Cambridge emits 9.38kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Derby and Cambridge?

Taking the train between Derby and Cambridge saves 17.42kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.67kg compared to the bus and 12.06kg compared to the car.

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