The average train between Guildford and Derby takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Guildford 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 3 hours between Guildford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Derby at 8:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Derby station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Guildford to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Guildford to Derby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Guildford and Derby is 197.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Derby via Reading in around 3h 58m.