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Preston to Derby trains

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The average train between Preston and Derby takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h 25m
Duration
101 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 46m
£32–62

Preston to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Derby. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Derby via Crewe in around 2h 46m.

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