The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) for Derby station (DBY) 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 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 49 km
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1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY) trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:33 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h48 | 10:21 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 05:33 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h48 | 06:21 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:33, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 47m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 09:33 |
Last train 20:51 |
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Derby station (DBY) 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 Derby station (DBY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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