The average train between Derby and Hartford takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Hartford. 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 Derby and Hartford. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Hartford at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Hartford station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Derby to Hartford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Hartford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Derby to Hartford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Hartford is 79.9 km. The road distance is 100 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.