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It takes an average of 4h 45m to travel from Caerphilly to Derby by train, over a distance of around 119 miles (191 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Caerphilly to Derby and tickets for this journey start from £39.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:15 | |
| Departure station | Caerphilly | |
| Arrival station | Derby | |
| Journey time | From 3h 10m | |
| Distance | 119 miles (191 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £39.10 | |
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Travelling from Caerphilly to Derby by train
Looking to travel from Caerphilly to Derby by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 45 minutes to travel from Caerphilly to Derby by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 10 minutes though. You'll usually find 16 trains per day running along the 119 miles (191 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Derby, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to get to Derby. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Caerphilly to Derby in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £39.10.
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Cheap train tickets from Caerphilly to Derby
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Caerphilly to Derby is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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