The average train between Derby and Wales takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Wales at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Wales. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Wales station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Derby to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kiveton Bridge station.
Book your Derby to Wales train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Derby and Wales is 48.4 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Kiveton Bridge via Sheffield in around 1h 24m.