Portsmouth to Derby Trains

Portsmouth to Derby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Derby takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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.

4h 2m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 53m

£84–142

Portsmouth to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Derby. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:20 PM → 11:56 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:48 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:31 AM
4h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:31 AM
4h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:31 AM
4h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:31 AM
4h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:31 AM
4h • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
5:14 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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