The average train between Kilmarnock and Derby takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Derby. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Derby station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Kilmarnock to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Derby is 357.5 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Derby via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 26m.