The average train between Croydon and Derby takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon 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 30 minutes between Croydon and Derby. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Derby at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Derby. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Derby station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Croydon to Derby train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Derby train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Croydon to Derby train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Croydon and Derby is 195.2 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Derby via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 27m.