There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Stafford by train, bus, taxi, car or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 29 min
$43 - $78
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1 h 5 min
$3
4 alternative options
Bus, line 825 bus • 2 h 59 min
$13
Bus, line 841 bus • 3 h 10 min
$12 - $18
Taxi • 45 min
$170 - $210
Drive • 45 min
$7 - $11
What companies run services between Derby, England and Stafford, England?
You can take a train from Derby to Stafford via Tamworth High Level and Tamworth in around 1 h 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby to Stafford via Burton upon Trent, High Street, Burton upon Trent, New Street, and Lichfield City Centre, Bus Station in around 2 h 59 min.

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $23 - $35
- Anytime Single
- $30 - $50
- Off-Peak Single
- $16 - $24

- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from Tamworth to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $14
- Website
- wmtrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $5 - $9
- Anytime Day Single
- $10 - $14

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Tamworth to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $30
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $13 - $19
- Anytime Day Single
- $19 - $30

- Phone
- 01773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Derby, Victoria Street (Green Lane) to Burton upon Trent, High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- trentbarton.co.uk

- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Lichfield City Centre, Bus Station to Stafford Town Centre, Pilgrim Street (Epsley's Yard)
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01902 633064
- info@coastallinerltd.co.uk
- Website
- coastallinerltd.co.uk
Bus from Derby, Wardwick (Curzon Street) to Uttoxeter Town Centre, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- Coastal Liner UK
Bus from Uttoxeter Town Centre, Bus Station to Stafford, ASDA Store (Queensway)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- Coastal Liner UK
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Derby, Victoria Street (Green Lane) to Uttoxeter Town Centre, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Schedules at
- trentbarton.co.uk

- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Derby to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $170 - $210
Trent Cars Ltd
- Phone
- +44 115 950 5050
- Website
- trentcars.com
Fon-A-Car
- Phone
- +44 115 950 0500
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Derby to Stafford?
The distance between Derby and Stafford is 45 km. The road distance is 55 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Stafford?
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Stafford is to rideshare which costs £2 and takes 1 h 5 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Stafford?
The quickest way to get from Derby to Stafford is to taxi which takes 45 min and costs £120 - £150.
Is there a direct train between Derby and Stafford?
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Stafford via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 29 min.
Is there a direct bus between Derby and Stafford?
No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Derby, Victoria Street (Green Lane) and arriving at Stafford Town Centre, Pilgrim Street (Epsley's Yard) via Burton upon Trent, New Street and Lichfield City Centre, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 59 min.
How long does it take to get from Derby to Stafford?
It takes approximately 1 h 29 min to get from Derby to Stafford, including transfers.