The average train between Derby and Congleton takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Congleton. 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 Derby and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Congleton station via Kidsgrove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Derby to Congleton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Congleton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kidsgrove station.
Book your Derby to Congleton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Derby and Congleton is 56 km. The road distance is 77 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Kidsgrove hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 57 min.