The average train between Whitehaven and Derby takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Derby. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at Derby station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Whitehaven to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Whitehaven to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitehaven and Derby is 227.8 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to Derby via Carlisle and Crewe in around 5h 51m.