The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 buses that leave Derby for Stoke-on-Trent every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £4. 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 £4, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 48 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Stoke-on-Trent bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:40 Derby | 7h10 | 20:50 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 05:55 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Bus providers: National Express from Derby to Stoke-on-TrentYou can travel by bus between Derby to Stoke-on-Trent with National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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