Blackpool to Derby train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Blackpool to Derby by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Blackpool to Derby take around 2 hours and 36 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 143 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Blackpool is scheduled to depart at around  03:37. The last departure is usually at around 22:45 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Blackpool at around 03:37, with the last train leaving at around 22:05. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 70 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £64.90.

We think any time is a great time to visit Derby, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Derby.

Is there a direct train from Blackpool to Derby?

The journey between Blackpool and Derby usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Blackpool to Derby?

The Blackpool to Derby train travel takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Blackpool to Derby train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Derby leaving Blackpool at around 03:37 and the last train leaving at around 22:45 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Blackpool at around 03:37, with the final departure at 22:05.