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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 S$ 40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. 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 S$ 40, while a bus costs an average of S$ 45.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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S$ 40 Average price Cheapest | S$ 45 Average price | S$ 24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m 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 Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent:
A train is S$ 6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average S$ 45.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around S$ 40 compared to roughly S$ 24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -S$ 15. The journey takes 1h 26m 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.
- C21330
1:53 PM 1h22 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:15 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) S$ 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C21330
1:53 PM 1h22 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:15 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) S$ 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C21330
1:53 PM 1h22 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:15 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) S$ 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C21329
2:53 PM 1h22 Nottingham station (NOT) 4:15 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) S$ 9 1 One-way 0 transfers - C21331
12:53 PM 1h22 Nottingham station (NOT) 2:15 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) S$ 9 1 One-way 0 transfers 
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C17941 · W705562:07 PM 1h52 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:59 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) S$ 50 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent:
A train is S$ 6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average S$ 45.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- 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, Avanti West Coast to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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