The average train between Derby and Arbroath takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby to Arbroath. 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 3 hours between Derby and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Arbroath station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Derby to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Arbroath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Derby to Arbroath train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Arbroath is 411 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Arbroath via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 10m.