Elgin to Derby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Derby takes 11h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

11h 39m
Duration: 487 mi
Distance: £228
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via York

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8h 56m

£157–330

Elgin to Derby train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Derby at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:32 AM → 2:51 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:51 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 6:51 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:50 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:32 AM → 2:51 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:51 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 6:51 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:50 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:32 AM → 2:51 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:51 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 6:51 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:50 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 2:51 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:51 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 6:51 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:43 AM → 7:53 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
1:14 PM → 10:27 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
5:47 PM → 10:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 39m • 3 changes
9:46 PM → 12:51 PM
Arrives next day
15h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:32 AM → 2:51 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:51 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 6:51 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:50 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:32 AM → 2:51 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:51 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 6:51 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 8:50 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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