The average train between Fort William and Derby takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Derby at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Derby. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Derby station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Fort William to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Fort William to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Derby is 491.4 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Derby via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 10h 15m.