Cambridge to Derby Trains

Cambridge to Derby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Derby takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

2h 32m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 40m

£56–82

Cambridge to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:00 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:27 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 3:26 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:00 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:41 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 3:42 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 4:42 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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