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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Derby takes 11h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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
407 mi
Distance
£176
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to Derby train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 56m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 56m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 56m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 56m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 56m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 57m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways8h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William 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 Fort William to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Derby via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 10h 18m.

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