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Compare train and bus for Derby to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Stoke-on-Trent:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
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How to get from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C213458:44 PM0h49Derby station (DBY)9:33 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$71One-way0 transfers
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C213458:44 PM0h49Derby station (DBY)9:33 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C213458:44 PM0h49Derby station (DBY)9:33 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
C213406:43 PM0h50Derby station (DBY)7:33 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$71One-way0 transfers
C213397:43 PM0h50Derby station (DBY)8:33 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$71One-way0 transfers
C213442:43 PM0h50Derby station (DBY)3:33 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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