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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol 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 54m. 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 $43.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 24m versus 2h 22m 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol
How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:10 AM5h10Stoke-on-Trent3:20 PMBristol$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:10 AM5h10Stoke-on-Trent3:20 PMBristol$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:10 AM5h10Stoke-on-Trent3:20 PMBristol$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:10 AM5h10Stoke-on-Trent2:20 PMBristol$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Bristol by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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