The average train between Derby and Salisbury takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Salisbury. 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 Salisbury. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Salisbury at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Salisbury station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Derby to Salisbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Salisbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Derby to Salisbury train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Derby and Salisbury is 207.2 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Salisbury via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 47m.