The average train between Derby and Witham takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Witham. 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 Witham. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Witham at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Witham. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Witham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Derby to Witham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Witham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
Book your Derby to Witham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Derby and Witham is 190.4 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Witham (Essex) via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 39m.