The average train between Aberdeen and Derby takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Derby. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Derby station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Aberdeen to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Aberdeen to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Derby is 471 km. The road distance is 671 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 6h 36m.