The average train between Dumfries and Derby takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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 2 hours between Dumfries and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Derby station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Dumfries to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Dumfries to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Derby is 276.5 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Derby via Carlisle and Crewe in around 5h 21m.