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

Find out more

Local line website

Getting there

Train/bus Car Plane

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.

Route

Derby - Stoke - Crewe

Cost

£12.20 Off-Peak Day Return

Opening times

7 days a week | all year

Journey time

1hr 18

Distance

50 miles | 80 km

Time from London

1:25 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Suggested itinerary

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.