The average train between Derby and Stafford takes 1h and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Stafford at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Stafford station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Derby to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Derby to Stafford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Stafford is 44.9 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Stafford via Tamworth in around 1h 20m.