The average train between Dronfield and Derby takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dronfield 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 Dronfield and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dronfield is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dronfield to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dronfield station and arriving at Derby station via Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Dronfield to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Dronfield station.
Dronfield to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Dronfield to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Dronfield and Derby is 42.2 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Dronfield to Derby via Chesterfield in around 35 min.