The average train between Stafford and Derby takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Derby station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Stafford to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Stafford to Derby train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stafford and Derby is 44.9 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Derby via Tamworth High Level in around 1h 5m.