Madrid to Derby by train
Derby lies 1,401 km (870 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Spain and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 1,709 km (1,062 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Madrid | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 270,468 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Derby Nottingham Road railway station, Derby Friargate railway station, Sinfin North railway station |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | DE1 |
Clocks in Derby are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 10 h 44 min journey lands only 9 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Derby
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Madrid to Derby
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Staying in Derby
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Common questions
How far is Derby from Madrid?
1,401 km (870 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,709 km (1,062 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Derby by train?
About 10 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Derby?
Derby is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in Derby?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.