Experience rich heritage, vast countryside and award winning museums.
Start your journey at Crewe, one of the most historic stations in the world. Further down the line you’ll pass Stoke-on-Trent, a unique city affectionately known as The Potteries boasting award winning museums and the exclusive Staffordshire Hoard. The line comes to an end at Derby, packed full of culture and history and an ideal place to start exploring the nearby Peak District.
Highlights
Easy access to the Peak District from Derby
Explore further into North Wales from Crewe
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Getting there
Most stations have reasonable priced car parking available.
Excellent rail connections are available at Crewe, Stoke and Derby providing easy access from around Britain. Look up times.
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Plan your trip
Takes the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe. Trains are regular and take approximately 37 minutes. Look up times.
Stoke-on-Trent is a unique City affectionately known as The Potteries. With its rich industrial heritage and history, Stoke-on-Trent has respectfully claimed the title of World Capital of Ceramics. The City boasts award winning museums, authentic factory tours, over 25 pottery factory shops and the exclusive Staffordshire Hoard. Visit the Trentham Estate with Italian Gardens, Shopping Village, Monkey Forest, and mile long lake.
Derby is the UK's most central city, a great place for a cultural break and a great base to explore nearby Peak District delights.
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