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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
The journey is about 1h 17m faster (2h 20m by train vs 3h 37m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 vs $60). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent
How to get from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:45 AM4h35Bristol11:20 AMStoke-on-Trent$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:45 AM4h35Bristol11:20 AMStoke-on-Trent$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:45 AM4h35Bristol11:20 AMStoke-on-Trent$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:20 PM7h05Bristol11:25 PMStoke-on-Trent$301One-way0 transfers
- 2:15 PM5h20Bristol7:35 PMStoke-on-Trent$321One-way0 transfers
4:50 PM5h00Bristol9:50 PMStoke-on-Trent$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 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, Cross Country to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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