The average train between Didcot and Derby takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Didcot to Derby. 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 4 hours between Didcot and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Derby. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Derby station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Didcot to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Didcot to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Didcot to Derby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Didcot and Derby is 146.9 km. The road distance is 185 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Derby every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m.