The average train between Leicester and Duffield takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 34 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Duffield. 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 Leicester and Duffield. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Duffield at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Duffield. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Duffield station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Leicester to Duffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Duffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Leicester to Duffield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leicester and Duffield is 45.5 km. The road distance is 55 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 31 min.