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Compare bus, train, and flight for Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$127 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Edinburgh:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh costing on average $127 (€102).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
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How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 AM11h15Stoke-on-Trent8:25 PMEdinburgh$571One-way0 transfers
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9:10 AM11h15Stoke-on-Trent8:25 PMEdinburgh$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 AM11h15Stoke-on-Trent8:25 PMEdinburgh$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:55 AM12h20Stoke-on-Trent4:15 PMEdinburgh$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh costing on average $127 (€102).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
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