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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 an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 59m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent
How to get from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C17771 · W7050710:04 AM0h55Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:59 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$71One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C17771 · W7050710:04 AM0h55Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:59 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$71One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G0085511:01 AM0h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:48 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008499:01 AM0h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:49 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$131One-way0 transfers
- G0085410:30 AM0h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:19 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$131One-way0 transfers
- G667219:30 AM0h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM2h00Birmingham2:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:20 AM1h05Birmingham4:25 AMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 PM1h05Birmingham10:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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