The average train between Scotland and Derby takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 4 hours between Scotland and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Derby. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Derby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Scotland to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Scotland to Derby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Scotland and Derby is 461.5 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Derby via Crewe in around 5h 14m.