A major node on the rail network, Derby Station serves around 3.9 million passengers per year. It was recently remodelled in 2018, with a bay platform removed and the faces of new island platforms created.
It has a Costa and WHSmith as well as access to Pride Park stadium, where local football team Derby County play.
Location
Today, Derby Station is a modern facility a short walk from the city centre and Pride Park, home to the football club of the same name (aka The Rams). It’s also just a few minutes from the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, which explores the city’s industrial heritage.
The station itself was renovated in 2018, including a remodelling of the platform layout. The original bay platform accessed from the south end was removed and replaced by an island platform which has two faces, but only one is used in day-to-day operations. In addition to East Midlands Railway’s trains, CrossCountry services call at the station, and Northern Trains stop a couple of times per day.
It’s an easy journey by bus to both the Guildhall Theatre and Derby Arena from the railway station. Just head to the front of the station for information on how to get there, or you can use the free Moovit app to plan your trip.
In the 1830s, railway promoters were eager to link cities together with lines serving their main industrial markets. The North Midland aimed to build its station near Nottingham Road, avoiding the cost of a river bridge, while the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway was tempted by the prospect of a connection with the North Midland at a point just to the north of Derby.
Services
Derby station is a main line railway station located in the city of Derby in Derbyshire, England. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway, and is also used by CrossCountry services. It is situated to the south-east of Derby city centre, and is close to the west bank of the River Derwent.
The station is fully staffed, and there are several cafes and shops on each platform. It is also a Category A step-free station with lifts to all platforms, as well as tactile paving at the foot and top of all stairwells.
Although it is not one of the busiest stations in the county, it has been a hub for long-distance journeys since 1839. During its early days, it was one of the most important nodes of the railway network, and major carriage and locomotive workshops as well as the Research Division of the Railway Technical Centre were housed there.
The station is home to Derby’s municipal solid waste vendor, and residents can bring their household garbage and yard waste there. The facility is also a disposal site for environmentally unfriendly items such as fluorescent bulbs, car tires and lead-acid batteries. In addition, the station has a large shortstay parking lot and a large (expensive) long-stay parking garage for commuters.
Facilities
The city of Derby has been in the midst of an urban regeneration project since 2003, which has seen major changes in public spaces and infrastructure. This includes the modernization of Derby Station, a key hub on the Midland Main Line. The work will include improvements to the entrance, and the creation of new pedestrian and cycling networks connecting the station with downtown Derby and Shelton. The work will be funded by a $12.6 million federal grant.
Derby has a full range of facilities, including cafes and shops, and a passenger information office. There are also a number of sheltered waiting areas and platforms with accessible seating. In addition, there are toilets on all platforms, with male, female, and disabled facilities available. A number of the toilets are National Key toilets, and can be accessed using a radar key (available from customer services).
Derby is an ideal base for exploring the Peak District, taking a day trip to Alton Towers or soaking up the city’s nightlife at Pride Park, where you can catch a Derby County football match. Afterwards, you can head back to the hotel for a restful night’s sleep in one of our 88 welcoming bedrooms, which have been designed with comfort in mind, with soft cotton bedding and plump pillows. Guests can also take advantage of our superfast WiFi, which is free to use throughout your stay.
Parking
There are numerous parking options available near Derby Station, including public car parks and private lots. Parking rates vary by location and duration of stay, with hourly or daily charges. You can use RingGo to pay for parking at many of our car parks, with mobile and online payments available. Visit the Parking Portal for more information.
In addition to its convenient train station and bus routes, Derby is also home to a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The city’s historic neighborhoods, like the Cathedral Quarter and Joseph Wright House Museum, offer cobbled streets and quaint buildings, along with a variety of independent shops and local eateries. The station is also conveniently located near several parks, such as the Derby Silk Mill and Derby Country Park.
Parking at Derby Station is free during Opening Night and Champions Day, which runs from May 5-7. Shuttles will be provided to transport people from the Exposition Center to Churchill Downs, and pre-paid parking is available at the Exposition Center for the rest of Kentucky Derby week.
During the renovation of Derby Station, the original platform 5 was replaced with a new island platform. The old platform 6 now serves trains bound for Pride Park and the city centre, while the new platform 6 is mainly used for eastbound trains towards London.
