The average train between Port of Holyhead and Derby takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Port of Holyhead to Derby. 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 every 3 hours between Port of Holyhead and Derby. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Port of Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Holyhead and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port of Holyhead to Derby. However, there are services departing from Port of Holyhead station and arriving at Derby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Port of Holyhead to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Port of Holyhead to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Port of Holyhead to Derby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Port of Holyhead and Derby is 214.7 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a vehicle from Port of Holyhead to Derby via Holyhead and Crewe in around 4h 24m.