The average train between Ruabon and Derby takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Ruabon 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 hourly between Ruabon and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ruabon is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ruabon to Derby. However, there are services departing from Ruabon station and arriving at Derby station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Ruabon to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Ruabon to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Ruabon to Derby train tickets online with Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ruabon and Derby is 105.1 km. The road distance is 142 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m.