The average train between Salisbury and Derby takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Salisbury and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Derby. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Derby station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Salisbury to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Salisbury to Derby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Salisbury and Derby is 207.2 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Derby via Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 13m.