The average train between Dundee and Derby takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 Dundee and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Derby station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Dundee to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Dundee to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Derby is 405.9 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 5h 42m.