The average train between Kirkham and Derby takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkham 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 Kirkham and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkham is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kirkham to Derby. However, there are services departing from Kirkham station and arriving at Derby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Kirkham to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Kirkham to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Kirkham to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kirkham and Derby is 133.1 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Kirkham & Wesham to Derby via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 36m.