The average train between Worcester and Derby takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Derby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Worcester to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Worcester to Derby train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Worcester and Derby is 95.8 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Derby via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 40m.