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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 train costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.80. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 10m 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 Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent
How to get from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C213376:49 AM1h27Nottingham station (NOT)8:16 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C213376:49 AM1h27Nottingham station (NOT)8:16 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C213358:53 AM1h22Nottingham station (NOT)10:15 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
C213349:53 AM1h22Nottingham station (NOT)11:15 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$281One-way0 transfers
C213367:51 AM1h24Nottingham station (NOT)9:15 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$341One-way0 transfers
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C17878 · W7052110:07 AM1h52Nottingham station (NOT)11:59 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$591One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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