The average train between Falkirk and Derby takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. 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 hourly between Falkirk and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 47m. 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 47m.
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.
Book your Falkirk to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Derby is 373.5 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 49m.