Derby to Cambridge Trains

Derby to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Cambridge takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Cambridge. 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 35m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 4m

£53–84

Derby to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:32 PM → 7:03 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
5:08 PM → 7:51 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
5:34 PM → 8:12 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:32 PM → 9:03 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:25 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:07 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:07 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 41m • 1 change

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