The average train between Derby and Prescot takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby to Prescot. 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 3 hours between Derby and Prescot. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Prescot at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Prescot station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Derby to Prescot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth station.
Derby to Prescot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Derby to Prescot train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Derby and Prescot is 104.7 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m.