Derby to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Perth takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. 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.

6h 20m
Duration: 357 mi
Distance: £178
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 26m

£145–229

Derby to Perth train times

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 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:45 PM → 12:47 AM
Arrives next day
6h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:45 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 4:13 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:45 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 4:13 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 4:13 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:45 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 4:13 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:45 AM → 5:04 PM
6h 19m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 7:44 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 4:13 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.