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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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€19 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester 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 Chester:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester 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 Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Chester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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