The average train between Derby and Bilston takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Derby to Bilston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Derby and Bilston. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Bilston at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 30m • 2 changes


1h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Bilston. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Bilston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Derby to Bilston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Bilston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
The distance between Derby and Bilston is 56.5 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Bilston Central via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Wolverhampton Station in around 1h 33m.