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Compare train and bus for Stockport to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Stockport to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Stockport to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Derby:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Derby costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 18m by train vs 1h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stockport to Derby
How to get from Stockport to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockport to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:35 AM 8h00 Stockport 7:35 PM Derby $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:35 AM 8h00 Stockport 7:35 PM Derby $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 AM 3h45 Stockport 9:45 AM Derby $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:20 PM 4h40 Stockport 6:00 PM Derby $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Derby:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Derby costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockport and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockport station (SPT) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Derby by train.
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