The average train between Stirling and Derby takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. 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 every 2 hours between Stirling and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Derby at 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 49m. 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 5h 49m.
Stirling to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
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The distance between Stirling and Derby is 389.2 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 5m.