Wolverhampton to Derby by train
Derby lies 57 km (36 mi) north-east of Wolverhampton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 33 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 70 km (44 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Wolverhampton | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 263,700 | 270,468 |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Wolverhampton railway station, Compton Halt railway station, Dunstall Park railway station | Derby Nottingham Road railway station, Derby Friargate railway station, Sinfin North railway station |
| Postal codes | WV1–WV98 | DE1 |
Where to book trains from Wolverhampton to Derby
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Common questions
How far is Derby from Wolverhampton?
57 km (36 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Wolverhampton; by road roughly 70 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Wolverhampton to Derby by train?
About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wolverhampton and Derby?
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.