The average train between Falkirk and Derby takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Derby at 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Derby. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Derby station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Falkirk to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
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The distance between Falkirk and Derby is 373.5 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 50m.