The average train between Derby and Wool takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Wool. 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 hourly between Derby and Wool. 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 Wool at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Wool. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Wool station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Derby to Wool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Wool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Derby to Wool train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Derby and Wool is 254.7 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Wool via Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth in around 5h 32m.