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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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€16 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham
How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham:
A bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
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