The average train between Fort William and Derby takes 11h 50m 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 7:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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21h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William 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 Fort William to Derby. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Derby station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
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 Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 10h 13m.