The average train between Derby and Falkirk takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Falkirk station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Derby to Falkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Falkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Book your Derby to Falkirk train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Derby and Falkirk is 373.5 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Falkirk Grahamston via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 44m.