The average train between Derby and Poulton-le-Fylde takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Poulton-le-Fylde. 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 Poulton-le-Fylde. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Poulton-le-Fylde at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Poulton-le-Fylde. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Poulton-le-Fylde station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Derby to Poulton-le-Fylde train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Poulton-le-Fylde train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Derby to Poulton-le-Fylde train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Poulton-le-Fylde is 142.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Poulton-le-Fylde via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 58m.