The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
49 km
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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Derby station (DBY) for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 49 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 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.
13:480h48Derby station (DBY)14:36Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)£81One-way0 changes
8:470h49Derby station (DBY)9:36Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)£91One-way0 changes
14:470h49Derby station (DBY)15:36Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)£141One-way0 changes
13:480h48Derby station (DBY)14:36Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)£81One-way0 changes
8:470h49Derby station (DBY)9:36Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)£91One-way0 changes
14:470h49Derby station (DBY)15:36Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 49 km
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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, Monday 20 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:47 Derby station (DBY) | 0h49 | 15:36 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:26 Derby station (DBY) | 0h49 | 16:15 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 8:47 Derby station (DBY) | 0h49 | 9:36 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 48m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 6:24 |
Last train 19:47 |
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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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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