Derby to Stoke-on-Trent train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent

Showing times and prices for 30 Apr

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

49 m

Average duration

50 m

Trains per day

Distance

48 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Derby for Stoke-on-Trent every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .

The slowest trains will take 50 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.

16:460h50

Derby

17:36Stoke-on-Trent

£91One-way

0 changes

12:460h50

Derby

13:36Stoke-on-Trent

£141One-way

0 changes

10:470h49

Derby

11:36Stoke-on-Trent

£141One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent

United Kingdom

Trains from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

48 km

Average train duration

53m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

48m

First train

06:10

Last train

21:47

Price information

Train providers: East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry trains Derby to Stoke-on-Trent

Buy your official East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry train tickets to Stoke-on-Trent from Derby from £7 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent train information:

Average Duration: 48 min
Cheapest Price: £7

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: £34

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 49 min
Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Derby to Stoke-on-Trent train

FAQs: Travel by train from Derby 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.

Cheap train tickets from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is £16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Stoke-on-Trent from Derby is on average 48 min for the 30 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent leaves at 05: 24. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent leaves at 22: 10.

Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent with east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Stoke-on-Trent. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent.

For the best Derby to Stoke-on-Trent train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 10.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Derby, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Stoke-on-Trent, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Stoke-on-Trent from Derby is worth doing with a journey time of 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent by train is December.

You have options as you can travel between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Stoke-on-Trent

Derby

Stoke-on-Trent

The major train station for departures in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your trip from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent.

Derby

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU

Phone Number

+44 3457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transport options for Derby