Motherwell to Derby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Derby takes 5h 39m 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 39m
Duration: 279 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 54m

£62–157

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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:14 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:21 PM → 7:40 AM
Arrives next day
11h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 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, October 16, 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, October 17, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 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, October 19, 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 Tuesday, October 20, 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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