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Compare train and bus for Derby to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Wolverhampton:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Wolverhampton costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 11m by car) and roughly $9 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€18) vs $32 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Wolverhampton
How to get from Derby to Wolverhampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Wolverhampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G385899:31 AM1h10Derby station (DBY)10:41 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$261One-way1 transfer
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G385899:31 AM1h10Derby station (DBY)10:41 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$261One-way1 transfer
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G385899:31 AM1h10Derby station (DBY)10:41 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$261One-way1 transfer
Other options
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P694179:41 AM1h26Derby station (DBY)11:07 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$261One-way1 transfer
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G383568:29 AM1h11Derby station (DBY)9:40 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$331One-way1 transfer
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C178496:10 AM1h12Derby station (DBY)7:22 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Wolverhampton:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Wolverhampton costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Wolverhampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Wolverhampton, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Wolverhampton station (WVH).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Wolverhampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
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