Derby to Essex Trains

Derby to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Essex takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 27m
Duration: 171 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree

3h 31m

£79–118

Derby to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:20 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:47 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
4:56 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:03 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
10h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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