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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

49 min
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Derby to Stoke-on-Trent train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 10:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 48 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Derby, England and Stoke-on-Trent, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 49 min.

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