The average train between Derby and Rugby takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rugby station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Derby to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Derby to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Rugby is 63 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Rugby via Tamworth in around 1h 29m.