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The average train between Derby and Atherton takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Atherton. 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 10m
Duration
90 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Derby to Atherton train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Atherton at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 11m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 11m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 11m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 11m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Atherton? 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.

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  • Distance: 89.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Atherton via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Salford Crescent in around 2h 47m.

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