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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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€15 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $11 (€8).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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