The cheapest and fastest trains from Alderley Edge to Derby
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alderley Edge to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alderley Edge to Derby will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 2 trains that leave Alderley Edge for Derby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Alderley Edge to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Alderley Edge to Derby trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:46 Alderley Edge | 2h04 | 07:50 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alderley Edge to Derby
Trains from Alderley Edge to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales from Alderley Edge to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Alderley Edge and Derby from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
Northern Rail (3)
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Alderley Edge to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alderley Edge to Derby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Alderley Edge and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday Closed Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Separate level access from car park to Crewe platform and from station drive to ticket office and Manchester platform. A stepped footbridge links the two platforms. Anti-slip treads added to footbridge steps and deck in 2018.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop on London Rd
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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