The average train between Derby and Windsor Castle takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Windsor Castle. 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 Windsor Castle. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Windsor Castle at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Windsor Castle. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Windsor Castle station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Derby to Windsor Castle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Windsor Castle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Derby to Windsor Castle train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Derby and Windsor Castle is 170.7 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 11m.