The average train between Dunfermline and Derby takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Dunfermline and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Derby station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Dunfermline to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Dunfermline to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Dunfermline to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Dunfermline and Derby is 372.8 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 47m.