Lancaster to Derby Trains

Lancaster to Derby trains

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The average train between Lancaster and Derby takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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.

3h 11m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £60
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Lancaster to Derby train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lancaster and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

10:57 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:41 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 3:41 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
1:59 PM → 4:41 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:59 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 4:20 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 5:20 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 6:20 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:00 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:41 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:00 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:41 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:00 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:41 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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