The average train between Derby and Rugeley takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Rugeley. 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 hourly between Derby and Rugeley. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Rugeley at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rugeley station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Derby to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugeley Trent Valley station.
Book your Derby to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Derby and Rugeley is 35.9 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Rugeley Trent Valley via Tamworth in around 1h 15m.