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Apedale Heritage Centre
A major local heritage museum with working steam railway, mine and historic farm, offering hands-on exhibits close to Kidsgrove.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
58 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
58 m
Trains on 20 Sept
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Kidsgrove is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Kidsgrove will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 1 trains from Derby to Kidsgrove, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 58 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.
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C21345The table below shows live departures for Derby to Kidsgrove trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:47 Derby | 0h58 | 22:45 Kidsgrove | 0 changesdirect | |
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Take a train from Derby to Kidsgrove and enjoy the approximately 54 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 21:59.
Distance 54 km |
First train 6:21 |
Last train 21:59 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Derby to Kidsgrove trains use the Derby to Kidsgrove station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Kidsgrove train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: 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.
Kidsgrove has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kidsgrove.
Ticket office support is available at Kidsgrove.
Available at Kidsgrove: Parking, WC.
Available at Kidsgrove: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kidsgrove: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Level to Manchester to Stoke on Trent bound platform only. Access to all other platforms via footbridge only. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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