The average train between Derby and Ormskirk takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Derby to Ormskirk train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Ormskirk train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Derby to Ormskirk train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Derby and Ormskirk is 117.8 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Ormskirk via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 12m.