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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Derby takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. 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.

8h 10m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£196
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Aberdeen to Derby train times

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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryCross Country7h 52m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country13h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryCross Country12h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 39m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 9m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 417.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 6h 34m.

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