Preston to Derby Trains

Preston to Derby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Derby takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h 26m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 47m

£31–62

Preston to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Derby. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:18 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 4:20 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:20 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 6:20 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:22 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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