Cologne to Derby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Derby takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

6h 51m
Duration: 495 mi
Distance: £260
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain

6h 50m

£197–388

Cologne to Derby train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Derby at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:42 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
15h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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