The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Wolverhampton
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Wolverhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Wolverhampton will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 trains that leave Derby for Wolverhampton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Derby to Wolverhampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Wolverhampton trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23731+ L33118 | On time 06:10 Derby station (DBY) | 1h12 | 07:22 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
C23689+ L35863 | On time 06:49 Derby station (DBY) | 1h18 | 08:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
C23548+ L35865 | On time 07:05 Derby station (DBY) | 1h32 | 08:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
C23735+ G55740 | On time 07:28 Derby station (DBY) | 1h15 | 08:43 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
C23811+ L35868 | On time 07:51 Derby station (DBY) | 1h16 | 09:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
C23211+ P00490 | On time 08:06 Derby station (DBY) | 1h23 | 09:29 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Wolverhampton
Trains from Derby to Wolverhampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 22:50 |
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FAQs: Derby to Wolverhampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Wolverhampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wolverhampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Wolverhampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
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