The average train between Handforth and Derby takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Handforth 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 Handforth and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Derby. However, there are services departing from Handforth station and arriving at Derby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Handforth to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stockport station.
Handforth to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Handforth to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Handforth and Derby is 68.5 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Handforth to Derby via Stockport and Sheffield in around 1h 47m.