Rome2Rio

Atherton to Derby trains

Find Transport to Derby

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Atherton and Derby takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Atherton 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.

3h 5m
Duration
90 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Atherton to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Atherton and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Derby at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 46m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 50m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 50m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 42m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 49m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 59m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 49m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Atherton to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Atherton, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Atherton to Derby via Salford Crescent, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 2h 35m.

Operators