The average train between Stirling and Derby takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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 Stirling and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Derby. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Derby station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Stirling to Derby train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Derby train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Stirling to Derby train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Derby is 389.2 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 5h 5m.