Derby to Sutton Coldfield by train
Sutton Coldfield lies 46 km (28 mi) south-west of Derby, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 26 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 56 km (35 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Derby | Sutton Coldfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 270,468 | 109,899 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Derby Nottingham Road railway station, Derby Friargate railway station, Sinfin North railway station | Sutton Coldfield railway station, Sutton Coldfield Town railway station, Sutton Park railway station |
| Postal codes | DE1 | B73–B74 |
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Common questions
How far is Sutton Coldfield from Derby?
46 km (28 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Derby; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Derby to Sutton Coldfield by train?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derby and Sutton Coldfield?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.