Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£11

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£24

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

49 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

49 m

Trains on 05 Sept

30

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 30 trains from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), including 16 direct services.

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

The slowest trains will take 49 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.

  • East Midlands RailwayC21321
    7:210h55
    Derby station (DBY)
    8:16Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21322
    6:240h51
    Derby station (DBY)
    7:15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21313
    15:260h49
    Derby station (DBY)
    16:15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21311
    17:260h49
    Derby station (DBY)
    18:15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21312
    16:260h49
    Derby station (DBY)
    17:15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train for Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 49 km

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Driving

£12

Average Price

Cheapest

£10

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) is a train with an average price of £12.
The fastest way to travel from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) is by train with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 33m.

Yes, you can take a train between Derby station (DBY) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.91. The journey takes 57m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) train times

The table below shows live departures for Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC21332
On time
12:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
13:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01109+West Midlands TrainsC17792 · W70541
On time
12:38 Derby station (DBY)
1h21
13:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21331
On time
13:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
14:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21330
On time
14:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
15:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01114+West Midlands TrainsC17941 · W70556
On time
14:39 Derby station (DBY)
1h20
15:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21329
On time
15:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
16:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01118+West Midlands TrainsC18017 · W70463
On time
15:38 Derby station (DBY)
1h21
16:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21328
On time
16:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
17:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01119+West Midlands TrainsC17881 · W70476
On time
16:38 Derby station (DBY)
1h21
17:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21327
On time
17:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h50
18:16 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01122+West Midlands TrainsC18013 · W70490
On time
17:39 Derby station (DBY)
1h21
19:00 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21326
On time
18:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
19:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01124+West Midlands TrainsC18012 · W70500
On time
18:39 Derby station (DBY)
1h21
20:00 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21325
On time
19:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
20:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21324
On time
20:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h50
21:16 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01169+West Midlands TrainsC17936 · W70523
On time
20:31 Derby station (DBY)
1h28
21:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21323
On time
21:48 Derby station (DBY)
0h48
22:36 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 changesdirect
Saturday 5 September
East Midlands RailwayC213226:24 Derby station (DBY)
0h51
7:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC213217:21 Derby station (DBY)
0h55
8:16 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01094+West Midlands TrainsC17983 · W704897:36 Derby station (DBY)
1h23
8:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC213208:23 Derby station (DBY)
0h52
9:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01097+West Midlands TrainsC17990 · W705018:40 Derby station (DBY)
1h19
9:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC213199:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
10:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01100+West Midlands TrainsC17762 · W705109:38 Derby station (DBY)
1h21
10:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC2131810:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
11:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01146+West Midlands TrainsC17994 · W7052410:31 Derby station (DBY)
1h28
11:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC2131711:26 Derby station (DBY)
0h49
12:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01106+West Midlands TrainsC17859 · W7053311:38 Derby station (DBY)
1h21
12:59 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)

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Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:23, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 48m.

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
49 km
Average train duration
57m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
48m
First train
7:23
Last train
20:48
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
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

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
48m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£8
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£37
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

West Midlands Trains

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest West Midlands Trains Price
£37
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
48m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
£16
east_midlands_trains frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train journey from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) covers a distance of 49 km and takes approximately 48m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) is 49 km.
The first train from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) leaves at 7:23.
The last train from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) departs at 20:48.
Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
Yes, there is a direct train between Derby station (DBY) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT). The service operates 4 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
To travel from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
The cheapest way to get from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) is by train, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of rolling countryside, small towns, and occasional glimpses of the Peak District, providing a pleasant and varied travel experience.
Yes, a day trip from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent is feasible. The journey takes 48m, covering a distance of 49 km. Trains run 6 times per day, making it convenient for a round trip.
Yes, you can take the train from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)

Most Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) trains use the Derby to Stoke-on-Trent station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby station (DBY) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Derby
Arrival train stations in Stoke-on-Trent
DerbyDerby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU+44 3457125678ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Derby from Derby city centre

Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus70A · 4m
Sky · 4m · £2 · every ~14 min
U1, Dp1 · 10m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

Derby train station facilities and services

Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Derby.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Derby.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Derby.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Derby: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: 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.

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