The average train between Derby and Salford takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Salford. 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 Salford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Salford at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Salford. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Salford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Derby to Salford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Salford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Derby to Salford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Derby and Salford is 83 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Manchester Oxford Road via Sheffield in around 1h 48m.