The cheapest and fastest trains from Altrincham to Derby
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Altrincham to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altrincham to Derby will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Altrincham 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 78 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Altrincham to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altrincham to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 78 km
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2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Altrincham to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Altrincham to Derby trains for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:57 Altrincham | 2h10 | 11:07 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Altrincham to Derby
Trains from Altrincham to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 21:57 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Altrincham to Derby trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Altrincham and Derby from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Altrincham to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Altrincham 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Altrincham and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:20 Saturday 07:10 - 20:20 Sunday 09:20 - 16:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Separate level access from bus station to Platform 1(Metrolink trams) and from Oakfield Road car park entrance to Platform 4 (to Chester). To Platform 2 (Metrolink trams) and 3 (to Manchester) via Lifts which are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations
- 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: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Services will arrive and depart from Stand A at Altrincham bus station.
- Metro: Metrolink tram terminus within station.GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Services towards Manchester and Chester : From the level crossing (at the junction of Navigation Road and Wellington Road) through a narrow gap, up a ramp (16 paces, 1:17 slope) onto the platform (situated on the Wellington Road side).
- 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: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Wellington Road adjacent to the junction with Prestbury Avenue (Station side for Manchester, opposite side for Chester)
- Metro: Metrolink tram stop at adjacent platform. GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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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