The average train between Derby and Dundee takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Dundee. 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 Derby and Dundee. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Dundee at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Dundee station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Derby to Dundee train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Dundee train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Derby to Dundee train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Dundee is 405.9 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Dundee via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 37m.