The average train between Derby and North Devon takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to North Devon. 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 North Devon. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:31 PM which arrives into North Devon at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at North Devon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Derby to North Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to North Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Derby to North Devon train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Derby and North Devon is 270.5 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 9m.