The average train between Sale and Derby takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale 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 Sale and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Derby. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Derby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Sale to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stockport station.
Sale to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Sale to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sale and Derby is 79.5 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Navigation Road to Derby via Stockport and Sheffield in around 1h 52m.