The average train between Whaley Bridge and Derby takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whaley Bridge is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whaley Bridge to Derby. However, there are services departing from Whaley Bridge station and arriving at Derby station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Whaley Bridge to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whaley Bridge station.
Whaley Bridge to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Whaley Bridge to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whaley Bridge and Derby is 56.5 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Whaley Bridge to Derby via Stockport and Sheffield in around 2h 8m.