The average train between Derby and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby to Colwyn Bay. 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 4 hours between Derby and Colwyn Bay. 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 Colwyn Bay at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Derby to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Derby to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Derby and Colwyn Bay is 155.8 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Colwyn Bay via Crewe in around 3h 23m.