The average train between Derby and Blaenau Ffestiniog takes 6h and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Derby and Blaenau Ffestiniog. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Blaenau Ffestiniog at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Blaenau Ffestiniog. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Derby to Blaenau Ffestiniog train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Blaenau Ffestiniog train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Blaenau Ffestiniog station.
Book your Derby to Blaenau Ffestiniog train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Derby and Blaenau Ffestiniog is 164.9 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Blaenau Ffestiniog via Crewe and Llandudno Junction in around 5h 35m.