The average train between Leicester and Derbyshire takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Derbyshire. 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 Leicester and Derbyshire. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Derbyshire at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 38m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Derbyshire. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Derbyshire station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Leicester to Derbyshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Derbyshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Leicester to Derbyshire train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leicester and Derbyshire is 66.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Matlock via Derby in around 1h 47m.