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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds
How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 3h50 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 12:35 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 3h50 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 12:35 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W34070+G158629:44 AM 2h04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 11:48 AM Leeds station (LDS) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W34021+G15861
8:44 AM 2h06 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 10:50 AM Leeds station (LDS) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01312+C24495
9:27 AM 2h13 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 11:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34175+P00051
8:27 AM 2h14 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 10:41 AM Leeds station (LDS) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:35 AM 3h35 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 8:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 3h40 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 9:40 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop $18 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:15 AM 3h55 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 2:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Leeds costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- 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 Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
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