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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Wales
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Wales will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby for Wales every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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
Derby to Wales train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Wales trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 Derby | 0h56 | 12:56 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Wales
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Trains from Derby to Wales run on average 18 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 55m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 06:26 |
Last train 21:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Derby to Wales trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Wales from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Derby to Wales
Those looking for trains from Derby to Wales will need to board a train to Kiveton Park. Trains depart from Derby's main railway station in the centre of the city, and arrive in the village of Kiveton Park which neighbours Wales in South Yorkshire. Visitors can then take a 45 minute walk, a ten minute bus ride or a five minute taxi journey to the heart of Wales Village. Trains depart hourly throughout the day and journeys always involve a change in Sheffield. Journey time from Derby to Kiveton Park for Wales takes just under 1.5 hours. The train operators on this journey are CrossCountry and Northern.
FAQs: Derby to Wales train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Wales
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- 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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