The average train between Derby and Whaley Bridge takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Whaley Bridge at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Whaley Bridge station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Derby to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at New Mills Central station.
Book your Derby to Whaley Bridge train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Whaley Bridge is 56.5 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Railway Station via Sheffield, New Mills Central, and Bus Station in around 2h 23m.