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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 €19, while a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€29. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 47m 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 Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent
How to get from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:30 PM 5h05 Leeds 8:35 PM Stoke-on-Trent €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:30 PM 5h05 Leeds 8:35 PM Stoke-on-Trent €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:50 PM 4h05 Leeds 10:55 PM Stoke-on-Trent €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:05 AM 5h15 Leeds 4:20 PM Stoke-on-Trent €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:30 PM 4h50 Leeds 1:20 AM Stoke-on-Trent €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
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