The average train between Derby and Perth takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Perth. 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 Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Perth. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Derby to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Derby to Perth train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Derby and Perth is 406 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 23m.