Motherwell to Derby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Derby takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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.

5h 45m
Duration: 279 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 58m

£61–155

Motherwell to Derby train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Motherwell and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:21 PM → 7:40 AM
Arrives next day
11h 18m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 4:41 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 7:41 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:50 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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