Derby to Whaley Bridge Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Whaley Bridge takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Whaley Bridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 35m
Duration: 83 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
Take the train from Stockport to Whaley Bridgetrain

2h 31m

£29–54

Derby to Whaley Bridge train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Whaley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Whaley Bridge at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:40 PM → 7:31 AM
Arrives next day
8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:31 AM
7h 20m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:31 AM
7h 20m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:31 AM
7h 20m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:31 AM
7h 20m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:10 AM → 7:31 AM
7h 20m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
1:17 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Whaley Bridge? 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.