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 prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €19.

Distance: 29 miles (48 km)

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€17

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€25

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1h 27m

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2h 29m

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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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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
03:45PM5h05
Derby
08:50PMStoke-on-Trent
$241One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:45PM5h05
Derby
08:50PMStoke-on-Trent
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:45PM5h05
Derby
08:50PMStoke-on-Trent
$241One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
01:35PM7h15
Derby
08:50PMStoke-on-Trent
$351One-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.

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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 train with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

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

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

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 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent:
  • 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.
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 Trains, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent:
  • 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, 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.
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