Carlisle to Derby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Derby takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

3h 38m
Duration: 191 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 58m

£46–109

Carlisle to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Derby. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:59 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
1:12 PM → 4:40 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:40 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:40 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:40 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:40 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:40 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:08 PM → 3:20 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 5:20 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
3:08 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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