The average train between Derby and Prestatyn takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Prestatyn. 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 Prestatyn. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Prestatyn at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Prestatyn. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Prestatyn station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Derby to Prestatyn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Prestatyn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Prestatyn station.
Book your Derby to Prestatyn train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Prestatyn is 136.8 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Prestatyn via Crewe and Chester in around 2h 36m.