The average train between Salford and Derby takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Salford 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.
Trains run hourly between Salford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Derby at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Derby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Salford to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Salford to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Salford to Derby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Salford and Derby is 83 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Derby via Sheffield in around 1h 31m.