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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stoke-on-Trent to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 $35, while a flight costs an average of $430.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$430 Average price | $94 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 London:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to London costing on average $94.
A bus is $395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stoke-on-Trent to London costing on average $430.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
You'll arrive about 1h 23m sooner (1h 54m by flight vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $430 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Stoke-on-Trent to London
How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W70482 · C17834 · W705808:57 PM3h27Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)12:24 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$111One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
W70482 · C17834 · W705808:57 PM3h27Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)12:24 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$111One-way2 transfers
Fastest
BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2821One-way0 transfers
Other options
W70455 · C178366:57 PM2h57Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)9:54 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$181One-way1 transfer
W70535 · C178893:57 PM2h28Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)6:25 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$271One-way1 transfer
W70552 · C177795:57 PM2h28Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)8:25 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:45 AM4h05Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station5:50 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:45 AM4h30Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station6:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM4h40Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station3:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$231One-way0 transfers
BA13797:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
BA13817:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
BA13694:35 PM1h05Manchester Airport5:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to London:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to London costing on average $94.
A bus is $395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stoke-on-Trent to London costing on average $430.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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