The average train between Derby and Falkirk takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. 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 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. 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 Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
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, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Derby and Falkirk is 373.5 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 14m.