The average train between Derby and Alicante takes 37h 32m and the fastest train takes 32h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby to Alicante. 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 twice daily between Derby and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 11:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Alicante at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 37h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Alicante station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 32m.
Derby to Alicante train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Alicante train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Derby to Alicante train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Alicante is 1,622.8 km. The road distance is 2,318 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 45m.