The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Derby. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Derby station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Derby bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from bus station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Derby bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Friar Gate station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Derby bus tickets online with D&G Bus and Trent Barton.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby is 48.3 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from bus station to Friar Gate via Bus Station in around 2h 44m.