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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. 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 $8, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 AM5h30Stoke-on-Trent2:40 PMDerby$281One-way0 transfers
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9:10 AM5h30Stoke-on-Trent2:40 PMDerby$281One-way0 transfers
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9:10 AM5h30Stoke-on-Trent2:40 PMDerby$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Derby:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Derby costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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