The average train between London and Derby takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Derby. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Derby station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
London to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Euston station.
London to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Derby station.
Book your London to Derby train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between London and Derby is 182.2 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from London Euston to Derby via Tamworth High Level in around 1h 46m.