The average train between Wales and Loughborough takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales to Loughborough. 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 2 hours between Wales and Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Loughborough station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Wales to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Wales to Loughborough train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Wales and Loughborough is 179.6 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m.