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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Kilmarnock takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby to Kilmarnock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 45m
Duration
314 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Derby to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Derby and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCaledonian SleeperScotRail10h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLumoScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLumoScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLumoScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 27m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCaledonian SleeperScotRail11h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLumoScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Kilmarnock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Derby to Kilmarnock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Derby to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and West Campbell Street in around 6h 25m.

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