The average train between Fife and Derby takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife to Derby. 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 Fife and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fife to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Fife to Derby. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Derby station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Fife to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Fife to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Fife and Derby is 391.7 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 5h 21m.