The average train between Leicester and Derby takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 30 minutes between Leicester and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Derby at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester station and arriving at Derby station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Leicester to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Leicester to Derby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leicester and Derby is 39.2 km. The road distance is 47 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 31 min.
