The average train between Derby and Worcester takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Worcester. 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 Worcester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Worcester at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Worcester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Derby to Worcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Worcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Worcester Foregate Street station.
Book your Derby to Worcester train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Derby and Worcester is 95.8 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Worcester Foregate Street via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 10m.