The average train between Derby and Kirkham takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Kirkham. 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 Kirkham. 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 Kirkham at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kirkham. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Kirkham station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Derby to Kirkham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Kirkham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Derby to Kirkham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Derby and Kirkham is 133.1 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Kirkham & Wesham via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 55m.