The average train between Derby and Peterborough takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Peterborough. 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 hourly between Derby and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Peterborough station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Derby to Peterborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Peterborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Derby to Peterborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Derby and Peterborough is 91.4 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Peterborough via Leicester in around 2h 7m.