How to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent

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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 an average ticket price of zł95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł95, while a bus costs an average of zł108.

Distance: 29 miles (48 km)

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3h 1m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is a bus with an average price of zł75.

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent:

A bus is zł20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average zł95.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around zł95 compared to roughly zł51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-43.64. The journey takes 57m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent

How to get from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    2:40 PM6h55
    Derby
    9:35 PMStoke-on-Trent
    1181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    2:40 PM6h55
    Derby
    9:35 PMStoke-on-Trent
    1181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    2:40 PM6h55
    Derby
    9:35 PMStoke-on-Trent
    1181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent

Travel to Stoke-on-Trent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is a bus with an average price of zł108.

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent:

A bus is zł0.33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average zł108.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 1m.

The distance from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is approximately 29 miles (48 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is:
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent:
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent:
  • 3 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stoke-on-Trent and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stoke-on-Trent to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A 2 to 3-day visit is typically sufficient to explore Stoke-on-Trent's main attractions, including its renowned pottery museums, gardens, and local heritage sites.
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