The average train between Liverpool and Derby takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 2 hours between Liverpool and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Derby. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Derby station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Liverpool to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Liverpool to Derby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Liverpool and Derby is 113.8 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Derby via Tamworth High Level in around 1h 54m.