How to travel from Derby to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Stoke on Trent is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 40min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration48min
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration40min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Western Cars

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration40min
  • Distance56km (35 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Derby to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Derby and Stoke on Trent is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 48km (30 miles)

It takes around 48min to get from Derby and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Stoke on Trent is to take a taxi which takes around 40min and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 48min and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 48min.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Derby and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 48min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 1hr and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Derby and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 1hr.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Derby and Stoke on Trent. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 48min.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 56km (35 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 48min and will usually cost around £19 ($22).

How do I get from Derby to Stoke on Trent

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Derby to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
48min
£19($22)
every 2 hours57km (36 miles)
Bus
1hr
£11($13)
3 times a week58km (36 miles)
Taxi
40min
£84($100)
on demand56km (35 miles)
Drive
40min
£10($12)
on demand56km (35 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent