The average train between Derby and Suffolk takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Suffolk. 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 Suffolk. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Suffolk at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Suffolk station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Derby to Suffolk train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Suffolk train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Derby to Suffolk train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Derby and Suffolk is 187.4 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Stowmarket via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 34m.