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Museum of Making
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 71 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£25 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Derby trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:53 Stockport | 1h47 | 7:40 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Stockport to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 22:40 |
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Discover the best of Derby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Derby trip today.
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
City museum and art gallery with collections on local history, archaeology, natural history and paintings by Joseph Wright.
Independent contemporary art gallery in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists.
Historic shopping and cultural quarter with independent businesses, heritage buildings and easy access to key city sights.
Revitalised city-centre square with water features, seating and event space, ideal for a pause between nearby attractions.
Large landscaped park with lakes, open lawns and riverside paths, popular for walks, picnics and seasonal events.
A soft white bread roll unique to Derby, often filled with bacon, cheese or salad. It is a local bakery staple with a name strongly tied to the city.
A blue veined cow’s milk cheese traditionally made in Derbyshire. It is prized for its rich, mellow flavour and long connection to the county’s cheesemaking.
A crumbly, buttery oat biscuit from Derbyshire, traditionally baked on a griddle. It is a historic local bake often served with cheese or butter.
Elegant modern British dining in a refined setting, known for carefully prepared tasting and seasonal menus in the city centre.
Well known Derby ale house and eatery serving British pub dishes, cobs and local beers in a characterful historic building.
Smart yet relaxed restaurant serving Italian inspired dishes, steaks and seafood. Popular for polished service and central location.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is often included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is usual for good service. Round up or add £1-2 for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Derby Railway Station -> Derby Bus Station, Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport 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.

Most Stockport to Derby trains use the Stockport to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stockport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stockport.
ATMs are available at Stockport.
Ticket office support is available at Stockport. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway, 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.
Heald Green is 6 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heald Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heald Green.
Ticket office support is available at Heald Green.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heald Green: Parking.
Available at Heald Green: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heald Green: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - platform 1 is accessed from the car park, platform 2 is accessed via a long ramp, 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.
Brinnington is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Brinnington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Brinnington.
Ticket office support is available at Brinnington.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brinnington: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brinnington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, To Manchester : Level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate but from there it is stepped access, down a stepped ramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform. To Sheffield level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate, turn left and walk 39 paces, turn right down a steppedramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform, 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.
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.
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