The average train between Derbyshire and Leicester takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Derbyshire to Leicester. 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 Derbyshire and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derbyshire is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Leicester at 4:41 AM. 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 Derbyshire to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Derbyshire station and arriving at Leicester station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Derbyshire to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
Derbyshire to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Derbyshire to Leicester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Derbyshire and Leicester is 66.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Matlock to Leicester via Derby in around 1h 27m.