The average train between Derby and Kirkby takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Kirkby. 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 2 hours between Derby and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Kirkby station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Derby to Kirkby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Kirkby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kirkby station.
Book your Derby to Kirkby train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Derby and Kirkby is 112.9 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Kirkby via Tamworth, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 9m.