The cheapest and fastest trains from Sandbach to Derby
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sandbach to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sandbach to Derby will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sandbach for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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
Sandbach to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Sandbach to Derby trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:52 Sandbach | 2h27 | 07:19 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sandbach to Derby
Trains from Sandbach to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 20:44. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 20:44 |
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FAQs: Sandbach to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sandbach 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 Sandbach and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:25 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, stepped footbridge to Manchester platform. Contact Customer Relations for advice about alternative accessible transport or the nearest fully step-free station.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Buses to Middlewich, Winsford and Sandbach town centre (1 mile) from London Road junction with Station Road (100 yards). Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of station
- 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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