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Outbound fromDerby to Airdrie by train
It takes an average of 6h 49m to travel from Derby to Airdrie by train, over a distance of around 227 miles (366 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Derby to Airdrie and tickets for this journey start from £62.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:23 | |
| Departure station | Derby | |
| Arrival station | Airdrie | |
| Journey time | From 5h 6m | |
| Distance | 227 miles (366 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £62.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Derby to Airdrie by train
Looking to travel from Derby to Airdrie by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 49 minutes to travel from Derby to Airdrie by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 6 minutes though. You'll usually find 11 trains per day running along the 227 miles (366 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Airdrie, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Airdrie. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Derby to Airdrie in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £62.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Derby to Airdrie
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Derby to Airdrie is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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