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The average train between Dunfermline and Derby takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline 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.

5h 49m
Duration
306 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from York to Derbytrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 48m
£107–210

Dunfermline to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Dunfermline and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryCross Country11h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryCross Country5h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryCross Country5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryCross Country5h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryCross Country5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryCross Country5h 2m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 48m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryCross Country5h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunfermline to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 48m.

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