The average train between Congleton and Derby takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Derby. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Derby station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Congleton to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kidsgrove station.
Congleton to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Congleton to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Congleton and Derby is 56 km. The road distance is 77 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Kidsgrove to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h.