The average train between Derby and Sale takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Sale. 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 Sale. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Sale. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Sale station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Derby to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Sale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Derby to Sale train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Sale is 79.5 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Navigation Road via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 24m.