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The average train between Handforth and Derby takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Handforth to Derby. 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 40m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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  1. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
1h 47m
£28–51

Handforth to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Handforth and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Handforth to Derby? 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.

Map of how to get from Handforth to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Handforth, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Handforth to Derby via Stockport and Sheffield in around 1h 47m.

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