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Science and Industry Museum
Science and industry museum in Manchester with historic machinery, transport displays and large galleries suited to all ages.
Take a train from Derby to Walkden and enjoy the approximately 90 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 18:45.
Distance 90 km |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 18:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Science and industry museum in Manchester with historic machinery, transport displays and large galleries suited to all ages.
Local history museum in nearby Salford with exhibitions on the city’s past, making an accessible cultural visit from Walkden.
Canal-side museum and restored pumping station telling the story of the Manchester Ship Canal and industrial engineering.
Large country park with woodland, lakes and walking trails, popular for easy outdoor time close to Walkden town centre.
Picturesque conservation area of canals, bridges and historic streets, ideal for waterside walks and heritage atmosphere.
Country park on former estate land with broad meadows, a visitor centre area and links to the Bridgewater canal paths.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Walkden 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 Walkden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Derby to Walkden trains use the Derby to Walkden station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Walkden 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.
Walkden has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Walkden.
Ticket office support is available at Walkden.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Walkden: Parking.
Available at Walkden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Walkden: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Services towards Manchester: From Walkden Road, up 14 steps into the ticket office and then up 28 steps onto the platform. Trains to Manchester leave on the left. Services Towards Wigan leave on the right, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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