The average train between Derby and Stafford Station takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Stafford Station. 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 Station. 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 Station at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 6m • 1 change
51 min • 1 change
54 min • 1 change
49 min • 1 change
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1h 1m • 1 change
50 min • 1 change
49 min • 1 change
1h 6m • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
47 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Derby to Stafford Station? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Stafford Station. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Stafford Station station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Derby to Stafford Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Stafford Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Derby to Stafford Station train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Derby and Stafford Station is 45.3 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Stafford via Tamworth in around 1h 21m.