The average train between Blackpool and Derby takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 hourly between Blackpool and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Derby. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Derby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Blackpool to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Blackpool to Derby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Derby is 144.1 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Derby via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 39m.