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Compare train and bus for Styal to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Styal to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Styal to Derby:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Styal to Derby costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-51.18 (€-41.89). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare prices and tickets Styal to Derby by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Styal to Derby
Trains from Styal to Derby run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 9:48 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Styal to Derby trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Styal and Derby from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Trains from Styal to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Styal 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
Popular train stations from Styal to Derby
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access from car park onto Crewe platform and via long sloping path from road overbridge onto Manchester platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 in station car park.
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
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